Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients well. Then, add 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the mixture until it resembles wet sand, about 4-5 minutes.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup of chopped fresh cranberries and the zest of one orange into the dough. Using your hands, knead the mixture just until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a rectangle measuring 4 inches by 12 inches. Wrap the dough tightly in the parchment and place it in the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Once chilled, unwrap the dough and slice it into 24 equal sticks, roughly 1/2 inch wide. Arrange the sliced sticks on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies for 20 minutes. Look for faint browning at the edges. Once baked, allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the orange glaze over each cookie, allowing it to set briefly. Once set, serve the cookies or package them for gifting.
Nutrition
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. They can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.
