Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies blend the zesty brightness of orange with the tart sweetness of dried cranberries, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are enhanced by a simple yet elegant orange glaze that adds a festive touch. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal ingredients, baking these scrumptious cookies is a breeze. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful recipe that captures the essence of seasonal flavors all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1 orange (zest)
- 125 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 75 g dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- 120 g powdered icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 30 ml orange juice
- 1 tsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (335°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, rub together caster sugar and orange zest until fragrant.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter with the orange-sugar mixture until light and fluffy; add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in plain flour and chopped cranberries until just combined.
- Shape dough into a disc, roll out to about ½ cm thickness, and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Chill cut-out cookies for at least 30 minutes before baking for optimal shape retention.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- For the glaze, whisk together icing sugar, orange juice, and melted butter; dip cooled cookies to coat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg