Description
Delicate shortbread cookies infused with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, shape each into a log, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Cookies can be paired with orange marmalade or light dusting of powdered sugar for elegance. They also complement cheese platters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cranberry cookies, orange cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies