These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies bring together buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture, tart pops of dried cranberries, and bright, fragrant orange zest. The dough comes together easily with just a handful of ingredients, and the citrus aroma fills the kitchen as they bake. Their crisp edges and tender centers make them perfect for holiday tins, gifting, or enjoying with a warm drink. Rolling the dough into logs for slicing creates neat, uniform cookies, while shaping by hand gives a rustic, home-baked charm—both versions bake beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
