Description
Buttery shortbread cookies infused with vibrant orange and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gifting or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- Zest and Juice of 1 Orange
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the orange zest and juice, followed by the vanilla extract if using.
- Incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring until the mixture comes together.
- Fold in the dried cranberries gently.
- Shape the dough into rounds or roll into a log and slice.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies. Use room temperature butter for better creaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, cranberry, orange, holiday baking