Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies

These Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavors. The beautiful swirl pattern adds a touch of elegance to these scrumptious treats, making them perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• Red and yellow food coloring optional

Instructions:

Mix the butter and sugar in a big bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Split the dough in half

Add the dried cranberries to one half of the dough and mix them in

Add the orange juice and zest to the other half of the dough and mix them together

More color can be added to the swirl by adding a few drops of red and yellow food coloring to the orange dough

Put each dough ball in its own piece of plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes

Warm your oven up to 350F 175C and put parchment paper on a baking sheet

Make separate balls out of about 1 tablespoon of each dough

Place the two dough balls on the baking sheet that has been prepared

Twist them together to make a swirl on the sheet

Do it again with the rest of the dough

For 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden, bake the cookies

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way

Have fun with your tasty Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies!