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Zesty Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookie

Zesty Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies for a Cozy Treat

Zesty Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful balance of buttery crunch and vibrant flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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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 go for unbleached for better flavor
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar pure cane sugar recommended
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries choose plump, moist options
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest use fresh oranges
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter high-quality European-style butter recommended
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sift for a smooth consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice freshly squeezed juice is ideal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Cutter
  • parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix on low until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries and fresh orange zest until evenly distributed.
  4. Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, form into a rectangle, wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  6. Once chilled, cut the dough into 24 uniform sticks and arrange on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool completely, then whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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