Description
A buttery shortbread cookie infused with cranberry and orange flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, salt, orange zest, and cranberries until dough forms.
- Roll dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Dough can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Substitute fresh cranberries if preferred.
- Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg