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Cranberry Orange Shortbread

Delicious Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies You'll Adore

These Cranberry Orange Shortbread cookies combine buttery richness with tart cranberries for a melt-in-your-mouth treat, perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange or Tangerine Zest
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries or dried cranberries
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Optional Mix-Ins
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips
Decoration Ideas
  • ½ cup Melted White Chocolate

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cranberries by roughly chopping fresh cranberries and setting them aside.
  2. In a food processor, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and vanilla extract to the mixture until it forms a soft ball.
  4. Gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Shape the dough into a log roughly 10-12 inches long and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
  6. Chill the wrapped log in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Slice the chilled dough into ⅓-inch rounds and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are light golden color.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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