Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe: The Best Holiday Treat
A delightful combination of cranberry and orange in a buttery shortbread cookie, perfect for the holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Form the dough into a log shape, wrap in parchment paper, and chill for 1 hour.
- Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be topped with a sugar glaze for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Shortbread, Cookies, Holiday Treat