Description
A sweet and tangy treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Add the orange zest and vanilla extract, mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps with slicing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry orange shortbread, cookies, holiday baking