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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Delight in these Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies that are buttery and festive, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter Use unsalted butter.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup finely chopped cranberries Can substitute with dried cherries or blueberries.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add cold butter cubes to the dry mixture and mix until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped cranberries and fresh orange zest until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
  6. Place the cut cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
  8. Cool the cookies on a wire rack and optionally drizzle with an orange glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Sprinkle extra orange zest on top for added brightness. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy gatherings.

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