Cranberry White Chocolate Cardamom Cookies

Easy to make and a nice flavour.  Perfect for the holidays.

1 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 egg
1 tsp finely grated orange zest
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely chopped white chocolate
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries

1. Beat butter with sugar and cardamom until fluffy.  Beat in egg and orange zest.  In a separate bowl, stir flour with baking powder and salt.  Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture.  Stir in chocolate and cranberries.
2. Divide dough into quarters.  Roll each portion into a 6 inch log about 1 1/2 inches wide.  Wrap tightly and chill until firm, about 3 hours. 
3. Preheat oven to 375F.  Slice logs about 1/4 inch thick and arrange on parchment paper lined baking sheets.  Bake for 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden.  Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
4. Garnish the cookies with additional melted white or dark chocolate.