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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Mouthwatering Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies to Savor

Delight in these Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, combining buttery texture and tart cranberries for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • ½ cup Cornstarch Omit for a slightly crumblier cookie.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing the sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Ensure it's cold and cubed for the best results.
  • 1 cup Fresh cranberries Dried cranberries can be used but add 1-2 teaspoons of milk.
  • Zest of 1 Orange Increase the amount for a more intense orange note.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Essential for the finishing touch.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange juice Use freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
  3. Gently stir in chopped cranberries and orange zest.
  4. Knead the dough into a smooth ball and roll it into a rectangle.
  5. Wrap the dough in parchment and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into 24 equal sticks and arrange on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to create a glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
  12. Allow the glaze to set before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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