Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies blend a rich, buttery texture with the zesty brightness of fresh cranberries and orange zest, creating a festive sensation that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea, these cookies are as easy to make as they are enjoyable to eat. With their melt-in-your-mouth quality and refreshing taste, they are sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Add a drizzle of homemade orange glaze or melted white chocolate to elevate them even further!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter (cold and cut into ½-inch cubes)
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon orange zest
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add cold cubed butter into the dry mixture and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently mix in finely chopped cranberries and orange zest until just combined.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg