Description
A heartwarming treat combining buttery shortbread, tart cranberries, and bright orange zest, perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the zest of the orange.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries, reserving a handful for topping if desired.
- Pour the dough into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and scoring into squares.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.
- Slice, serve on a platter, and enjoy!
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider chilling the dough for an hour before baking. Avoid using cold butter and overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cranberry orange, holiday treat, baking, family recipe, dessert