Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Description
Orange zest and dried cranberries give these classic shortbread cookies an extra zing.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste
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2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
3
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.
4
Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
5
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.
6
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove wax paper, and cut the cookie dough into 1/2-inch slices.
7
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, about 10 minutes.
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Enjoy!