Yule Mule Icebox Cookies
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Studded with dried cranberries, ginger and an orange twist, these buttery shortbread-style icebox cookies are a great make-ahead cookie for the holidays.
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¾ tsp salt
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2 ½ tsp orange zest (1 large orange)
1 tbsp orange juice
½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
⅓ cup candied ginger, chopped
½ cup coarse sugar or sparkling sugar for rolling
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¾ tsp salt
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2 ½ tsp orange zest (1 large orange)
1 tbsp orange juice
½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
⅓ cup candied ginger, chopped
½ cup coarse sugar or sparkling sugar for rolling
Directions
1In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter, sugar and salt until creamy, about 2 mins. Beat in the egg and vanilla, scraping the bowl after the addition.
2Beat in the flour on low speed. Beat in the orange zest then orange juice until just combined. Stir in the cranberries and candied ginger until just combined. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured work surface; divide in half.
3 Roll each half into 8-in.-long log (2.5-in. thick). Spread coarse sugar for rolling on a piece of parchment; roll each log to evenly coat. Wrap each log in plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until firm, (rotating hourly) 3 to 4 hours. (Chill dough overnight for best orange flavour.)
4Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
5Cut each dough log into scant ½-inch thick rounds, rotating with every slice to keep its shape. Place on prepared baking sheets 1-in. apart and bake until edges are golden at the bottom edges, 13 to 15 mins. Let cool on pan for 5 mins; transfer to wire rack to cool.
Tips
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Store frozen in a container for up to 10 days. Thaw at room temperature although they’re just as delicious semi-frozen. Store in a cookie tin for up to 5 days.
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