Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, a perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. These scrumptious cookies combine the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of oranges, creating a harmonious flavor profile that will impress anyone at your gathering. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are not just a treat; they’re an experience. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply craving something sweet, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time. Drizzle with a homemade orange glaze for an extra layer of sweetness and elegance.
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 cut into cubes)
- 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, combine flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix until crumbly.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Form dough into sticks or rounds on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool before drizzling with orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg