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How to Make Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of the holidays with our Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies recipe. These buttery, crumbly cookies are filled with the festive combination of tart cranberries and zesty orange, making them the perfect treat for any winter gathering. Whether you're hosting a cookie exchange, a holiday party, or just craving a cozy dessert, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

Shortbread cookies are a classic favorite during the holiday season, and our recipe adds ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups dried cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 shortbread cookies

  • Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and ginger in a small bowl.
  • Cream together butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Mix in remaining flour mixture until just combined. Stir in cranberries.
  • Form dough into a 9x2 1/2-inch rectangular log. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle the top of each cookie with a little additional white sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies just begin to brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on baking sheets before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 41mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg

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