Zesty Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.13 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste
• 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients to start baking.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then, set the bowl aside.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest.
4. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until it is just combined. Gently fold in the dried cranberries, mixing only until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Divide the cookie dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a log approximately 7 inches long. Wrap each log tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to chill thoroughly.
6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Unwrap the chilled cookie dough logs, and slice the dough into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
7. Place the cookie slices on a baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for even baking.
8. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are firm to the touch but not browned, approximately 10 minutes.
9. Enjoy your homemade citrus shortbread cookies!

Nutrition

• Calories: 153 kcal
• Fat Content: 8 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 10 g
• Sodium Content: 72 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 20 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g