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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies That Santa Will Love

Delightful Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies that are simple to prepare and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measured properly for best texture.
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar Swap with coconut sugar if desired.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Cubed to avoid overworking.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Chopped if using sweetened.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh zest for maximum flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Adjust as needed.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Chop Cranberries: Pulse the dried cranberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until finely chopped.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine all-purpose flour and remaining sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Incorporate Butter: Add cold butter cubes and blend until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  5. Add Flavorings: Fold in chopped cranberries, almond extract, and fresh orange zest; add orange juice to form a dough.
  6. Shape Dough: Form dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  8. Slice Cookies: Unwrap the log and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  9. Bake: Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  10. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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