Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread cookies flavored with fresh orange zest and dotted with dried cranberries for a balanced, classic cookie.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Zester
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in orange zest and vanilla.
- Add flour and salt and mix just until combined. Fold in cranberries.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Slice dough into rounds, place on a lined baking sheet, and bake until lightly golden.
Notes
For best texture, avoid overbaking. Cookies should remain pale with lightly golden edges.