Description
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful blend of tangy cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for brightening up any occasion. With their tender shortbread texture and vibrant flavors, these cookies make an impressive addition to holiday gatherings, tea parties, or simply as a sweet afternoon snack. The combination of buttery goodness and refreshing citrus will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and versatile enough to suit any event, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (319g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (149g)
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar (57g)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
- Whisk together flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cranberries evenly.
- Shape dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Slice chilled logs into rounds about ⅓ inch thick.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Optionally sprinkle with sugar before baking.
- Bake for approximately 12-13 minutes until set but not golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg