Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery shortbread, tangy cranberries, and citrusy zest. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet and tart treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange or tangerine
- 1 heaping cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rough chop the cranberries: Chop the cranberries and set aside.
- Cream butter, sugar, and zest: Combine butter, sugar, and citrus zest in a food processor until well mixed.
- Add flour and extract: Pulse flour and vanilla extract until dough forms.
- Incorporate cranberries: Add cranberries and pulse briefly to distribute evenly.
- Shape the dough: Form dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven and slice dough: Preheat oven, slice dough into rounds, and bake on a lined sheet.
- Cool and serve: Let cookies cool on a rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies, Holiday Baking, Citrus Desserts
