Description
Delightful cookies blending sweet, tart, and buttery flavors with cranberries and orange zest, perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in orange zest and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour and pinch of salt in a separate bowl, then gradually stir into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in cranberries evenly.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into balls or flatten slightly, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture. Don’t skip the chilling step to help cookies hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, holiday baking, cranberry, orange