Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies, a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. These buttery cookies combine the zesty essence of fresh orange with sweet, chewy cranberries, creating a mouthwatering experience that feels like a warm hug in every bite. Simple to make and fun for the whole family, these cookies are ideal for sharing or gifting. With an easy recipe that requires no fancy equipment, you can whip up a batch in no time. Elevate your baking game with these charming cookies and enjoy their cheerful flavors this season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1 orange (zest)
- 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 (for the glaze)
- 30 ml orange juice (for the glaze)
- 1 tsp unsalted butter (melted for the glaze)
Instructions
- Rub together caster sugar and orange zest until fragrant.
- Cream together the butter, orange-sugar mixture, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Mix in flour and chopped cranberries until combined into a ragged dough.
- Shape dough into a disc, roll out to about ½ cm thick; chill if too soft.
- Cut shapes with cookie cutters; chill cutouts for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 170°C (335°F); bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges.
- Cool on tray for ten minutes; transfer to wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by whisking icing sugar, orange juice, and melted butter; dip cooled cookies face down.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg