Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies: Easy & Irresistibly Delicious
Delight in these soft and buttery cranberry orange shortbread cookies that capture the flavor of the season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- Slowly incorporate the flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Shape the dough into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the logs into cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Shortbread, Cookies, Recipe