Cranberry Orange Cookies With Crystallized Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 2 teaspoons pure orange extract
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
• 1-3 teaspoon candied ginger, very finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4-6 drops oranges or red food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add cream, orange extract and grated orange rind.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour mixture.

5. 5

   Fold in cranberries and candied ginger.

6. 6

   Form dough into 2 logs, each about 1 1/2- inches in diameter.

7. 7

   Wrap in waxed paper and chill for at overnight.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 375° and lightly grease cookie sheets.

9. 9

   Cut the logs into 1/4-inch thick slices and bake for 12-15 minutes.

10. 10

    For glaze mix together orange juice, powdered sugar and food coloring.

11. 11

    Drizzle on cooled cookies.