Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful blend of sweet and tart with these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Perfect for festive gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe combines zesty orange flavor with chewy cranberries, creating buttery cookies that will fill your home with warmth and joy. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or enjoying an afternoon treat, these cookies are sure to impress. With their charming appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they make excellent gifts or contributions to holiday celebrations. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen and enjoy a baking experience that brings smiles and satisfaction!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 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)
- 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 to release oils.
- Cream softened butter and orange sugar mixture until pale and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour and chopped cranberries until just combined.
- Shape dough into a disc; chill if too soft.
- Roll out dough to about half a centimeter thick and cut into shapes; chill again before baking.
- Preheat oven to 170°C (335°F) and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges.
- Cool slightly on trays, then glaze by dipping in the icing mixture made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and melted butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg