Description
Delightful buttery shortbread cookies infused with tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a medium bowl and cream until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and salt gradually, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and orange zest.
- Shape the dough into logs about 1.5 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice logs into 1/2 inch thick pieces and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough ensures the cookies maintain their shape during baking. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cranberry, orange, cookies, dessert, holiday