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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Buttery Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies for Holiday Bliss

Delight in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies that capture the essence of holiday cheer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch can be omitted for a crumblier result
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries or dried cranberries with a little milk
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until even.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
  3. Stir in chopped cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  4. Turn dough onto parchment and knead gently until smooth, then form a 4x12-inch rectangle. Wrap in parchment and freeze for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 24 sticks, place on a lined baking sheet, and bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Prepare orange glaze by whisking powdered sugar and orange juice, then drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze for longer storage up to 3 months. Thaw before glazing.

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