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Zesty Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookie

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Zesty Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightfully simple holiday treat that balances buttery shortbread with zesty oranges and sweet cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use unbleached for a richer flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Opt for pure cane sugar for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Softens flour's protein structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Choose moist for maximum flavor.
  • Zest of 1 Orange Zest Use only the outer colored layer.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter High-quality European-style recommended.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift to remove lumps.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Orange Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Cutter
  • plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
  2. Chop the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Blend until resembling coarse sand with some clumps.
  3. Fold in the cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, shape into a rectangular block, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove dough, slice into shapes, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack, then prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is cold for the best texture. Don't skip chilling the dough to maintain shape while baking.

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