Cranberry Orange Shortbread
Tender, buttery shortbread cookies with orange zest and dried cranberries. A holiday favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting!
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting and rolling
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
Recommended Equipment
- Cookie cutters
Instructions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, chopper, or by hand, chop the cranberries as finely as possible.1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Combine the flour with the chopped cranberries in a mixing bowl. Add the softened butter, salt, confectioners’ sugar, and orange zest. Mix until a soft dough has formed.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | 10 tbsp unsalted butter | 1/8 tsp fine salt | 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar | Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 to 1/3 inch using a lightly floured rolling pin. Cut out with cookie cutters or cut into strips with a sharp knife.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Prick them in a few places with a fork. Bake for 20 minutes or until just lightly browned on the bottom.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pricking the cookies with a fork (called "docking") prevents them from puffing up during baking, giving you that classic flat, dense shortbread texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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