Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, where buttery goodness meets the vibrant flavors of fresh cranberries and zesty oranges. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a sweet treat at any time of year. With an optional orange glaze or a drizzle of melted white chocolate, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served plain or with a citrus twist, they’re an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon orange zest
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped cranberries and orange zest.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until lightly golden around edges.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg