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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies for the Holidays

Enjoy the festive delight of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of citrus and tartness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and the perfect crumbly texture; ensure precise measurements for best results.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough and enhances that buttery flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness, creating an extra crumbly cookie; feel free to omit for a firmer texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and intensifies overall flavors.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Essential for a rich, buttery taste; make sure it's cold and cubed.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Offers a burst of tartness; substitute with dried cranberries if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Infuses the dough with aromatic citrus flavor.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Adds sweetness and extra citrus flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • sharp knife
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries and orange zest into the dough mixture, then knead gently until a cohesive dough ball forms.
  3. Roll the dough into a 4x12-inch rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper. Slide the rolled dough onto a baking sheet and place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the dough from the freezer and slice it into 24 equal sticks, then arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.
  6. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

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