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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Irresistible Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies to Savor

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, perfect for holiday baking and gifting.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and ideal crumbly texture.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness; omit for firmer cookies.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold and cubed.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Substitute with chopped dried cranberries if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Infuses a fragrant citrus note.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Adds sweetness and citrusy boost.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add in the cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the dough resembles wet sand, with no large lumps.
  3. Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and orange zest into the dough, kneading just until it comes together.
  4. Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, shape into a 4x12-inch rectangle, wrap it tightly, and freeze for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Once firm, slice the dough into 24 equal sticks and arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and cookies are fragrant.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough before baking for better cookie shape and texture. Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.

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