Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats
A delightful treat combining the zesty flavor of orange with the tartness of cranberries in a buttery shortbread cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cranberries, dried and chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
- Stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg