Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies: The Best Festive Treats
Delight in the festive flavor of these Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, orange zest, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Shape the dough into logs and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice the logs into cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a unique twist, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
- These cookies can be glazed with an orange icing for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, festive treats, holiday cookies