Cranberry Orange Cookies

These cookies are just delicious! I did try cutting down the amount of butter but the result wasn’t pleasing. I forgot to take the photo until I’d got to work – that’s why you can see the paper towel!!

260g plain flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
170g cup butter, room temperature
130g white sugar
1 large egg
zest of one large orange (about 1 tbsp)
100g cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 180ºc and line a couple of baking trays with parchment paper.
Sieve together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the sugar until light. Beat in egg and orange zest. Gradually add in the flour mixture, stirring only until just combined. Stir in the cranberries.
Put small spoons of dough on the baking tray well spaced out and bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned. Cool for 3-4 minutes on the baking tray and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes about 24.