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

Looking for a delightful treat to serve at your next gathering or to enjoy as a sweet afternoon snack? Look no further than these delicious Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies with Apricots. This recipe combines the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange with the sweet and chewy texture of dried apricots, all nestled into a buttery shortbread cookie. It's a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large oranges, zested
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
  • ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 cookies

  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix together.
  • Cream butter in a large bowl using an electric blender until fluffy and lightened in color slightly. Add sugar and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, several more minutes. Mix in vanilla and orange zest. Add flour mixture in 3 batches and mix until just combined, kneading the last addition by hand. Knead in cranberries and apricots.
  • Divide dough in half and roll out into two 1 1/2x7-inch long logs. Wrap each log in parchment paper and refrigerate until dough is chilled, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut each log into about 16 slices that are 1/3-inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies just begin to turn slightly golden on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 23mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 54mg