Description
Delightful cookies featuring a buttery texture and a burst of cranberries and orange zest, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and allow the butter to soften.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the orange zest and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle a bit of sea salt on the cookies fresh from the oven. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry, orange, holiday baking, shortbread, dessert