Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 to 10 drops red food coloring (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla.
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Step 2: Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Step 3: Transfer 1 cup dough to a small bowl; stir in orange peel and set aside.
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Step 4: To the remaining dough, add the cranberries, pecans and, if desired, food coloring; divide in half.
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Step 5: Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper.
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Step 6: Press one portion of cranberry dough evenly into pan; top with orange dough, then remaining cranberry dough.
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Step 7: Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
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Step 8: Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise.
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Step 9: Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.
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Step 10: Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
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Step 11: Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
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Step 12: Remove to wire racks.
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Step 13: Store in an airtight container.
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