Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Citrus Shortbread Cookies

by Maria Pastor 1 year ago
4.5 (10)
10 minutes
152.5 kcal
20.2 g carbs
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Description

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, one of the best cooks I know...and given that we're from south Louisiana, that's saying something. With the chopped up dried cranberries, these are as pretty as they are tasty.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste
  • 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Directions
  1. 1. 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 evenly combine.
  2. 2. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, then roll into logs about 7 inches long. Wrap each log in wax paper or plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  3. 3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4. Remove wax paper, and cut the cookie dough into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  5. 5. Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 dozen
calories: 152.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.2 g
protein: 1.2 g
saturated fat: 4.9 g
cholesterol: 20.3 mg
sodium: 72 mg
fiber: 0.8 g
sugar: 10.4 g