Description
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balance buttery richness with the tartness of cranberries and the zesty brightness of orange. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are not only simple to prepare but also stunningly delicious, making them ideal for holiday celebrations, afternoon tea, or as a thoughtful gift. Enjoy them fresh or store them for later indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (plumped in warm water)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the plumped cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg