Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe, perfect for any occasion. These buttery, soft cookies are infused with vibrant orange zest and tart dried cranberries, bringing a festive touch to your dessert table. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy steps, baking these treats is accessible for everyone. Dipped in a smooth orange glaze, they not only taste divine but also look stunning. Make a batch to share or keep them all to yourself; either way, these cookies are a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1 orange (zest)
- 125 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 180 g plain flour
- 75 g dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- 120 g powdered icing sugar
- 30 ml orange juice
- 1 tsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Rub the orange zest into the caster sugar until fragrant.
- Cream the butter and orange sugar mixture until light and fluffy; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour and cranberries until combined.
- Shape dough into a disc and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about ½ cm thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake at 170°C (335°F) for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare glaze by whisking icing sugar with orange juice and melted butter; dip cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg