INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
dried cranberries (Craisins)
3/4 cup
sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups
all purpose flour - spooned and leveled, not scooped
1 cup
butter, cubed (and cold)
1 tsp
almond extract
zest of 1 orange
1
to 2 tbsp of fresh orange juice (otional)
additional sugar to coat cookies before baking if desired