Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Wax paper

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Wax paper

1
Beat 1 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in chopped cranberries, orange zest, vanilla extract, and almond extract until blended.
2
Stir together 2 cups flour, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, and 1/8 tsp. salt.
3
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
4
Shape shortbread dough into 2 (7-inch) logs. Wrap each log in wax paper, and chill 4 hours, or freeze logs in zip-top plastic freezer bags up to 1 month.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
If frozen, let logs stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Cut each log into 24 slices. Place shortbread slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
7
Bake shortbread slices at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of slices are golden.
8
Remove shortbread from baking sheets, and place on wire racks; let cool completely (about 20 minutes). Store in airtight containers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies

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