Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh, finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (or pecans, finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally.
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Step 2: Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
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Step 3: In a small bowl, combine cranberries, walnuts and orange peel; set aside.
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Step 4: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-inch square.
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Step 5: Combine brown sugar and milk; spread over the dough then sprinkle with the cranberry mixture, leaving about a 1/2-inch edge at both ends of the dough.
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Step 6: Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Wrap with waxed paper; chill several hours or overnight.
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Step 7: Pre-heat oven to 375F. Coat cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray, or grease with shortening. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until edges are light brown.
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Step 8: Cool on wire rack.
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