Sugar Cookies (Soft) (Cranberry Orange)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tbsp orange zest

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
3. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.
4. Fold in cranberries and zest.
5. Scoop 1.5-tbsp balls; flatten slightly.
6. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool on the sheet.

Notes

For cut-out cookies, chill dough and roll between parchment.