Description
Delightful shortbread cookies with a balance of tart cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into your wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Shape the dough into palm-sized balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball lightly with your fingers.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle optional icing made from powdered sugar and orange juice over cooled cookies for a sweet finish.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday treats, shortbread, cranberry, orange, festive baking