Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe: A Festive Treat You’ll Love
A delightful recipe for cranberry orange shortbread cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Shape the dough into logs and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, increase the powdered sugar.
- These cookies can be decorated with a light glaze if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies, festive cookies, holiday treats