Description
These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavors in a buttery shortbread cookie. Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) salted butter frozen
- 5–6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, cream together the sugar, orange zest, and frozen butter. Add in the flour, cranberries, and orange juice until a dough forms.
- Shape Dough: Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool, then drizzle with melted white chocolate. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding nuts or different types of dried fruits.
- Make sure the butter is frozen for the best shortbread texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg