1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsps milk
2 tsps pure orange extract
1 tsp orange rind, freshly grated
1 1/2 cups cranberries, chopped
Combine dry ingredients. Cream sugar and shorteningtogether until light and fluffy.
Add milk, orange extract and grated orange rind. Gradually add dry ingredients.
Fold in cranberries. Form dough into 2 logs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for at least 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit and lightly grease cookie sheets.
Slice logs into 1/4-inch thick slices and bake for 12-15 minutes.
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