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Cozy Cranberry Orange Shortbread

Cozy Cranberry Orange Shortbread for Heartwarming Holidays

Indulge in the holiday spirit with these beginner-friendly Cozy Cranberry Orange Shortbread cookies, blending sweet cranberries and zesty orange for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries can substitute with raisins or cherries
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • Extra Powdered Sugar for dusting, optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the zest of one orange and 1 cup of dried cranberries with a spatula.
  6. Shape the dough into a log approximately 1 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Once cool, dust cookies with extra powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Consider adding spices or nuts for a unique twist.

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