Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, from 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
For the Orange Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the finely chopped dried cranberries.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days, to firm up.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Preheat your oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Remove one dough log from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookie rounds about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies should not brown significantly. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
(Optional Glaze) While the cookies cool, prepare the orange glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops more orange juice; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
(Optional Glaze) Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the orange glaze over them. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
⏱️ 10 min
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, from 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
For the Orange Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the finely chopped dried cranberries.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days, to firm up.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Remove one dough log from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookie rounds about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies should not brown significantly. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
(Optional Glaze) While the cookies cool, prepare the orange glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops more orange juice; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
(Optional Glaze) Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the orange glaze over them. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
⏱️ 10 min