Description
Delicious cookies combining tangy orange and tart cranberry with buttery shortbread, perfect for sharing during gatherings or enjoying with tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in chopped cranberries.
- Shape the dough into logs or balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For better flavor, use fresh zest. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry, orange, dessert, holiday treats