Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Gently fold in the fresh cranberries and orange zest into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Knead the dough lightly until it comes together.
- Lay the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, then roll it into a rectangle approximately 4x12 inches in size. Once shaped, place the rolled dough in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Once chilled, remove the dough from the freezer and slice it into 24 equal sticks. Arrange the cut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cookies.
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Notes
For best results, use cold butter and avoid overworking the dough. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
