Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies. These delightful treats blend the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright zest of orange, creating a flavor sensation that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday festivities, afternoon tea, or thoughtful gifts, these cookies stand out not only for their taste but also for their elegant appearance. With a buttery texture and the option to customize with an orange glaze or white chocolate drizzle, they are sure to impress anyone you share them with!
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, cubed)
- ½ tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries (finely chopped)
- For glaze: 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Roll dough to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack; drizzle with orange glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg