ORANGE-CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD
Holiday cookies should be extra-special, so I created this beautiful, delicious shortbread with cranberries, orange and holiday spices to both serve and give as gifts. Everyone loves them!-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss cranberries with liqueur, orange zest and vanilla. Let stand, covered, 1 hour., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add cranberry mixture; beat just until combined. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-3/4-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with colored or coarse sugar. Refrigerate 10 minutes before baking., Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Happiness Ogaji
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I loved the combination of orange and cranberry flavors. The shortbread base was also very good.
Ali Jawad
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The flavor was still really good.
Izaiah w
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Husii shah
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! The orange and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the shortbread base was just the right amount of crumbly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Teighan Hay
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Laiba Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but I really enjoyed these. The orange and cranberry flavors were really refreshing, and the shortbread base was nice and crumbly.
Hi Dear
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The orange and cranberry flavors were perfect together, and the shortbread base was buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again soon.
Md moyen Uddin
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.
Mithlesh Kumar Yadav
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of these cookies. The orange and cranberry flavors really complement each other well.
Julia Mey
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.
Michaeli Tom
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good option for a kid-friendly treat.
Sachini Kapurubandara
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I actually really enjoyed these cookies. The orange flavor was dominant, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.
todor bliznashki
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! The orange and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the shortbread base was buttery and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.
Muhammad sibtain Raza
[email protected]Meh. These cookies were just okay. The flavor was a bit bland, and the texture was a little dry.
Sherry Reigns
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Aaron Knight
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The orange and cranberry flavors are perfectly balanced, and the shortbread base is just the right amount of crumbly.
Ifra Abbasi
[email protected]These shortbread cookies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Isah Sarina
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies were to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time, and they turned out perfectly. The orange and cranberry flavors really shine through.
Namyalo Hanifah
[email protected]These orange cranberry shortbread cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tart flavors was perfect, and the shortbread base was buttery and crumbly. I'll definitely be making these again soon.