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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Below is the full, detailed ingredient list to ensure perfect flavor and texture every time.
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Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 60g powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • Flavor Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 large orange
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries chopped
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons candied orange peel finely chopped (adds sweetness and aroma)
  • Optional Coating for extra crunch
  • ¼ cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar to roll cookie dough log before slicing
  • Tip: Always use fresh orange zest—its natural oils are what make these cookies fragrant and vibrant.

Notes

🍽️ Required Kitchen Tools
You don’t need any fancy equipment to make these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Here’s what to prepare:
Mixing bowls
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Silicone spatula
Sharp knife (for slicing cookies)
Plastic wrap or parchment paper
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Microplane or fine grater (for orange zest)