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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies


  • Author: Ben Caldwell
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously buttery cookies featuring a perfect balance of sweet and tart cranberries and fresh orange zest.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add this to the butter mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries.
  6. Roll the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, then cool.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg