Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Zest of 1 orange
– 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, chopped)
– 1/2 cup orange crème (store-bought or homemade)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Muffin tin
– Cookie scoop or tablespoon
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing my muffin tin lightly. In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using my electric mixer until it becomes light and fluffy—this usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Next, I beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated. The mixture should smell so sweet and buttery, I can hardly wait to bake! (See the next page below to continue steps…)