Cranberry White Chocolate Cardamom Cookies

By jeenikeen

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white chocolate (about 3 oz.)
• 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat butter with sugar and cardamom until fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. In a separate bowl, stir flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in chocolate and cranberries.

2. Divide dough into quarters. Roll each portion into a 6-inch log, about 1-1/2 inches wide. Wrap tightly and chill until firm, about 3 hours. (Or, transfer logs to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.)

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice logs about 1/4-inch thick and arrange on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden.

Garnish the cookies with additional melted white chocolate.