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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Irresistible Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies to Delight You

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Delightful Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies combine the tangy sweetness of cranberries with orange zest for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and perfect crumbly texture
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Can substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Infuses dough with citrus flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Adds extra citrus flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • sharp knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk to mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Cut in 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, forming small crumbs.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped fresh cranberries and the zest of one orange. Knead the dough until it comes together into a ball.
  4. Roll the dough into a 4x12-inch rectangle between two pieces of parchment paper and freeze for about 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the dough from the freezer and slice it into 24 equal sticks.
  6. Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before glazing. Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth and drizzle over the warm cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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