Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies: Easy Sweet Treats to Enjoy
Delightful cranberry orange shortbread cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using lemon zest in place of orange zest.
- These cookies can be decorated with a light glaze for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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