Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and citrus flavors in a buttery, crumbly cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Additional:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined. Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, flatten slightly with a glass.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- For extra citrus flavor, drizzle with an orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
