Description
A delightful recipe for buttery shortbread cookies with tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the room-temperature butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Mix in powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Slowly add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Divide dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled logs into rounds and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough to maintain shape and enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, cranberry, orange, dessert, holiday baking