Cranberry Orange Melt Aways
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Cranberry Orange Melt Aways, a delicate combination of zesty citrus and tart cranberries in a soft, buttery cookie that truly lives up to its name. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are made with an ultra-tender dough featuring powdered sugar and cornstarch for a velvety texture, while finely chopped dried cranberries and fresh orange zest add bursts of tangy flavor. Finished with a luscious orange glaze and a sprinkle of citrus zest, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a simple baking process, this recipe is perfect for festive gatherings, holiday cookie exchanges, or whenever you crave a sweet, citrus-kissed indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 35 grams cornstarch
- 75 grams dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 120 grams extra powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Finely chop the dried cranberries and fold them into the dough along with the tablespoon of orange zest. Mix until evenly distributed.
Form the dough into small balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or your palm, gently flatten each ball slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the extra powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and top with a sprinkle of orange zest for garnish.
Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.6 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.8 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
