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Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies Delight

These Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that captures the festive essence with every melt-in-your-mouth crumb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and texture
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds tenderness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold, cubed for best texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Chopped; can substitute with dried
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Infuses citrus flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Enhances citrus flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Mix in cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 3 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  4. Lightly knead the mixture until just combined, careful not to overwork.
  5. Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle measuring 4 by 12 inches.
  6. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice the chilled dough into 24 equal sticks.
  8. Arrange cookie sticks on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice for the glaze, then drizzle over warm cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For a firmer cookie, you can omit cornstarch. Ensure to check dough consistency and chill thoroughly for best results.

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