Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe! These buttery treats are soft, rich, and bursting with the vibrant essence of citrus. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, each cookie showcases the tartness of dried cranberries complemented by the zesty brightness of orange. Easy to prepare, these cookies will impress bakers of all skill levels, making them a must-try during festive seasons or any occasion that calls for a sweet touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g caster sugar
- Zest from 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 the glaze: 120 g powdered icing sugar
- 30 ml orange juice
- 1 tsp melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (335°F).
- Rub the caster sugar with orange zest to release oils and enhance flavor.
- Cream together butter, orange sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour and chopped cranberries until just combined.
- Shape dough into a disc and roll out to about ½ cm thick; chill if too soft.
- Use cookie cutters to shape cookies; place on parchment-lined trays and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges; cool on wire racks.
- For the glaze, whisk icing sugar, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth; dip cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg