Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Orange Chevre Cookies
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, chopped almonds, orange zest, and salt for the streusel topping. Use a fork or your fingers to mix in the cooled melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, add softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and room temperature chevre. Beat on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until light and fluffy.
- With the mixer on low, add one egg, one egg yolk, almond extract, orange zest, and orange juice to the mixture. Increase speed to medium and mix for 2 additional minutes until emulsified.
- Sift together cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and sea salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out 12 dollops of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each portion.
- Create a small well in each cookie dough scoop using a teaspoon and fill with cranberry blood orange jam.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared almond streusel over the jam-filled wells and dough. Press down gently to secure the streusel.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until edges are pale gold.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and buttermilk until smooth. This glaze will enhance the cookies.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Allow to set for 10-20 minutes at room temperature.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Proper creaming helps adjust texture. Avoid overbaking for a tender cookie.
