These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the festive spirit of the holiday season. With a buttery texture and a hint of citrus, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies collection.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields deliciously sweet and tangy cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Festive Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
These cookies feature a rich shortbread base infused with fresh orange zest and dried cranberries, creating a delightful contrast of flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and makes approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 100kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
