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Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2c. all-purpose flour
1/4t. baking powder
1/8t. salt
1c. butter, softened
3/4c. confectioners' sugar
2t. vanilla extract
1/2t. almond extract
1T. grated orange zest, or more to taste
2c. sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and orange zest. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cranberries; mixing just enough to combine evenly.

Divide the dough into 2 equal parts, roll into logs about 7" long; wrap in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.

Preheat oven to 350º.

Cut dough into 1/2" slices and place on baking sheet about an inch apart.

Bake until firm, but not browned (10 minutes).
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24

 

 

 

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