Description
Delightful Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies offering a balance of zesty citrus and tart cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the orange zest and juice.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Slice the log into ¼-inch cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and makes slicing easier. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie, shortbread, orange, cranberry, dessert, holiday