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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies that are easy to make and offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free substitute may be tried.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Use brown sugar for more moisture.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Fresh cranberries can be used if well-drained.
  • 1 cup Butter Must be cold; vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Substitute with vanilla extract if preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Use fresh zests for best aroma.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Orange Juice Omit if dough is wet enough.
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Additional Sugar For rolling the dough slices.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour and remaining sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking well.
  4. Cut cold butter into small cubes and blend with the dry ingredients until resembling coarse crumbs.
  5. Fold in almond extract, chopped cranberries, orange zest, and a splash of orange juice to form a dough.
  6. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. After chilling, preheat the oven again to 325°F (160°C) if necessary.
  8. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and roll in granulated sugar.
  9. Bake cookie slices on a prepared baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until set but not browned.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is cold for the best texture. Avoid overbaking to maintain moistness.

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