Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. These soft, buttery treats are infused with zesty orange and studded with sweet dried cranberries, making them a perfect addition to any festive gathering or cozy afternoon tea. Simple to prepare with minimal ingredients, the cookies are not only a joy to bake but also a delightful gift for friends and family. Each bite offers a warm embrace of citrus goodness that embodies the spirit of celebration. Ideal for holiday baking, these cookies will impress everyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g caster sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 125 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 75 g dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- For Orange Glaze: 120 g powdered icing sugar
- 30 ml orange juice
- 1 tsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine caster sugar and orange zest; rub together until fragrant.
- Cream softened butter and orange-infused sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and cranberries while mixing on low speed until dough forms.
- Shape dough into a disc; chill if too sticky.
- Roll out dough to about 0.5 cm thick; cut shapes with cookie cutters.
- Chill cutouts for at least 30 minutes, then bake at 170°C (335°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- For glaze, whisk icing sugar, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth; dip cooled cookies face-down.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg