Description
Delightful cookies with a buttery texture, infused with zesty orange and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually sift in flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into ½-inch rounds and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit any nuts. Dried fruits can be substituted as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, orange, cranberry, shortbread, dessert