Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies, an exquisite treat perfect for any occasion. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the sweetness of dried cranberries with the zestiness of fresh orange, resulting in a vibrant burst of flavor that will please your taste buds. Topped with a luscious orange glaze, they make a stunning addition to any dessert table or a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
- 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 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 (for glaze)
- 30 ml orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (335°F) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, rub together caster sugar and orange zest until fragrant.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and the orange-sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and chopped cranberries until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Form the dough into a disc, roll it out to about ½ cm thick on a floured surface, then chill if too soft.
- Cut shapes using cookie cutters, place on trays, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together icing sugar, orange juice, and melted butter until smooth. Dip cookies in glaze and let them set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg