🍊🍒 Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies 🍒🍊

Buttery, citrus-infused cookies with chewy cranberries—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons!

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar 🍥
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
• Zest of 1 large orange 🍊
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 🍒

For the Glaze (Optional)

• 1 cup powdered sugar 🍥
• 2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 🍊

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and orange zest.
2. Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt. Fold in cranberries.
3. Shape & Chill: Divide dough into two logs (2-inch diameter). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 2 hours.
4. Preheat: Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Slice & Bake: Cut dough into 1/4-inch rounds. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
6. Glaze (Optional): Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
7. Serve & Store: Cool on wire rack. Store airtight up to 1 week.

Notes

• ✨ Sprinkle sanding sugar before baking for extra sparkle.
• 🎁 Wrap in decorative tins or bags for festive gifting.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 hours
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~2 hours 35 minutes
• Yield: ~24 cookies
• Kcal: ~110 kcal per cookie

🍊🍒 Bright, buttery, and festive—these cookies are a holiday favorite and a perfect tea-time treat!