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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful holiday cookies featuring a unique flavor combination of orange and tart cranberries in a buttery shortbread.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cold, cut into ½-inch cubes)
  • ¼ cup fresh cranberries (finely chopped)
  • ½ tablespoon orange zest
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
  3. Add cold cubed butter to the mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Fold in finely chopped cranberries and orange zest.
  5. Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Slice the log into rounds about ½ inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze them for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg