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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies for a Cheerful Holiday Treat

Delightful Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies perfect for holiday celebrations with a burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Use fresh cranberries as a substitute if finely chopped and blotted of excess moisture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup for chopping cranberries and remaining for coating.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup cold butter Essential for flaky and tender cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Vanilla extract can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Use only if the dough feels too crumbly.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the dried cranberries in a food processor with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
  3. Mix the all-purpose flour and remaining granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Cut the cold butter into cubes and add to the flour and sugar mixture, mixing until crumbly.
  5. Fold in almond extract, chopped cranberries, and orange zest.
  6. Shape the dough into a log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds.
  8. Coat each cookie slice in granulated sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead and frozen for freshness, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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