Description
Delightful shortbread cookies infused with orange zest and cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Incorporate the flour, salt, and orange zest gradually. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- Form the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the log into ¼-inch rounds and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Using fresh orange zest enhances the flavor significantly. Best served with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, cranberry, orange, dessert