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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for holiday baking!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from one orange
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for variation

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Knife
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, and salt; then mix with the butter mixture.
  3. Fold in the orange zest and chopped cranberries until evenly distributed.
  4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  6. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the butter is at room temperature and chill the dough thoroughly before baking.

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