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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Irresistible Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies for the Holidays

Delight your holiday gatherings with these Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and vibrant orange.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and a crumbly texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's cold and cubed
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Substitute with dried cranberries if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Infuses vibrant citrus flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Adds sweetness and citrus flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to distribute evenly.
  2. Cut in cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Gently fold in chopped cranberries and orange zest until evenly mixed.
  4. Shape the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 4x12 inches. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the dough from the freezer and slice into 24 equal sticks.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the cookie sticks. Bake for 20 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and orange juice, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Chill dough for best results before baking.

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