Description
A delightful blend of buttery shortbread with tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the zest and juice of one orange.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Chill dough if too soft; consider adding cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cranberry, orange, holiday cookies, dessert