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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Indulgent Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies to Savor

These Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for holiday gatherings and quick baking sessions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and texture.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Can substitute with dried cranberries.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest For citrus flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Adds flavor to the glaze.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in the cold, cubed butter until it resembles wet sand.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries and orange zest, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Knead lightly until it forms a cohesive dough.
  3. Roll the dough into a 4x12-inch rectangle between parchment paper and chill in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the chilled dough into 24 equal sticks and arrange on a lined baking sheet, baking for about 20 minutes.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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