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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Delightful Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe You’ll Love

This Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for the festive season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can use fresh cranberries finely chopped and blotted dry for tangier flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No direct substitutes recommended.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Ensure it's cold for the right consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can swap with vanilla extract for a different aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh zest is crucial for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice Use sparingly to maintain dough texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (162°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the dried cranberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until finely chopped.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour and remaining sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Cut cold butter into small cubes and blend with flour-sugar mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
  5. Fold in almond extract, chopped cranberries, orange zest, and a splash of fresh orange juice.
  6. Shape the dough into a 2-inch log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and roll in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set but pale in color.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use cold butter for the best texture and chill the dough to retain shape. For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with orange glaze.

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