Description
A festive blend of buttery shortbread, tart cranberries, and zesty orange, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate the orange zest and vanilla extract, stirring well.
- Gradually add the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the cranberries gently without breaking them apart.
- Shape the dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before 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: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, holiday treats, cranberry, orange, baking