Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
These easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies boast a perfect balance of tangy cranberries and zesty orange, with a tender, buttery texture, making them an irresistible treat for the holidays or any occasion.
Servings: 18 large cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour , spoon and leveled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries , chopped
- 3/4 cup regular salted butter , frozen (1 & 1/2 sticks)
- 5-6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl with a hand or stand mixer on low, beat the sugar and orange zest together for 1-2 minutes until the sugar is fragrant.
- Add in the all-purpose flour and chopped dried cranberries and whisk until well combined.
- Using a cheese grater, grate the frozen butter into the bowl and blend everything using a dough hook or hand mixer.
- Add orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring the dough with a dough hook until a firm dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a sheet of parchment, wax paper, or a well-floured surface.
- Cover the dough with a second piece of parchment paper for best results or flour your rolling pin well and then roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thick. (1/2-inch dough provides a soft, tender cookie. For a crispy cookie, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness instead.)
- Using a 2 & 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets at least 1- inch away from the edge and each other.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake each tray individually for 14-18 minutes or until the edges are just golden brown. (I recommend keeping the second tray refrigerated until the first pan finishes baking.)
- Cool for 5-7 minutes before moving to a cooling rack, and cool completely.
- Once the cookies have cooled, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second intervals, stirring well, until melted and smooth. Then use a fork or spoon to drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of the cookies.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg