Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, where buttery richness meets the zesty brightness of orange and the tartness of fresh cranberries. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy tea parties, or a sweet treat at home. With their beautiful appearance and irresistible flavor combination, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create these delightful treats in no time, making them a wonderful option for gifting or sharing.
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 and cubed)
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon orange zest
- For the glaze: 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Add cold butter cubes to the dry mixture and blend until crumbly.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and orange zest evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into sticks or rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with orange juice for glaze and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg