Description
Delightful shortbread cookies flavored with tangy cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, then fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Roll small pieces of dough into balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shortbread, cookies, cranberry, orange, dessert, baking