Description
Delightful shortbread cookies combining a buttery texture with tart cranberries and fresh orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, cranberry, orange, holiday treats