Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients: 1/2 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. sugar divided
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. butter, cubed (and cold)
1 tsp. almond extract
zest of 1 orange
1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice (optional)
additional sugar to coat cookies before baking if desired (I do)
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Directions:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine cranberries and 1/4 c. of sugar in a food processor and process just until the cranberries are broken down into smaller pieces. Set aside.
Combine flour and remaining sugar in a large bowl.
Use a pastry blender to cut in butter. You want very fine crumbs.
Stir in almond extract, cranberries and sugar mixture, orange zest and orange juice (optional).
Use your hands to knead the dough until it comes together and forms a ball. Work the dough JUST until it comes together - you don't want to over-work it.
Shape dough into a log about two inches in diameter and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 2 hours (or up to 72 hours).
Preheat oven to 325º.
Remove dough from refrigerator and unwrap.
Roll in 1/2 c. sugar (if desired)
Cut slices about 1/4 inch thick.
Place cookies on parchment lined baking sheets and bake 10-12 minutes or just until cookies are set. DO NOT over bake them.
Let cookies cool several minutes on baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack.
Store in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. |
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