Description
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with zesty orange in a buttery, crumbly cookie. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are bursting with flavor and color, making them an ideal gift or a cozy indulgence with your favorite beverage. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they will quickly become a staple in your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg