Description
Easy and delicious Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are a delightful treat with the perfect balance of flavors!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- ¾ cups sugar, divided
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled, not scooped)
- 1 cup butter, cubed and cold
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 to 2 tbsp fresh orange juice (optional)
- Additional sugar to coat cookies before baking (if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Mixture: Combine cranberries and 1/4 cup of sugar in a food processor until the cranberries are broken down. Set aside.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until fine crumbs form. Stir in almond extract, cranberry mixture, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Knead the Dough: Use your hands to knead the dough until it forms a ball. Add orange juice if needed to bring the dough together.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 325°F. Slice the dough, coat in sugar, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a rack before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
