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Orange Cranberry Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Orange Cranberry Cookies for Every Occasion

Delicious Orange Cranberry Cookies that are perfect for any occasion, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar No direct substitute recommended.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Can be omitted for crumblier shortbread.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Essential for balance.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Make sure it’s cold and cubed.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Substituting dried cranberries requires adding milk.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Fresh zest is recommended.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with confectioner's sugar for a smoother finish.
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice Fresh juice is best.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter
  • sharp knife
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Silicone Mat

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Cranberry Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  4. Knead the dough briefly until it forms a cohesive ball.
  5. Roll the dough into a 4x12-inch rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper.
  6. Place the rolled dough in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  8. Once chilled, remove the dough and cut it into 24 sticks.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Adjust the shape of the cookies after removing from the oven.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice to create a glaze and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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