Description
Buttery shortbread cookies infused with tangy cranberries and vibrant orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar, granulated
- 1 3/4 cups Flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest from 1 large Orange
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients followed by the cranberries until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets, then flatten each ball.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry orange, shortbread, dessert, baking