Cranberry Orange Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer, mix butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in cranberries and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Chill dough while you make orange sugar.

Step 4

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Use your fingers to rub the 2 together until everything is combined and mixture is fragrant.

Step 5

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in orange sugar. Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly.

Step 6

Bake 10 - 13 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.