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Melt-in-Mouth Orange Cranberry Shortbread

Buttery shortbread cookies infused with orange zest and tart cranberries for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp orange zest from 2 large oranges
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice optional
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add orange zest, juice, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Whisk flour and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until dough forms.
  5. Fold in chopped cranberries.
  6. Shape dough into logs, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Slice into rounds and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough for easier slicing; store in airtight container.