Description
Sweet and tangy cranberry orange shortbread cookies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add flour, cornstarch, salt, and mix well.
- Stir in cranberries, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more zest.
- Experiment with other dried fruits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies