Description
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup (60 grams)
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Cornstarch: 1/2 cup (60 grams)
- Dried cranberries: 1 cup (150 grams), chopped if large
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (from about 1 orange)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure them out.
- Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped dried cranberries.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
- Chill the dough to help maintain the cookie shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Shortbread, Cookies, Dessert