Cranberry Orange Shortbeard Cookie

By VickiC223

Cranberry orange shortbread cookies are the perfect addition to a dessert spread! Friends and family alike will be asking for more.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup butter, cubed (and cold)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Zest of one orange
• 1 teaspoon orange juice
• Additional sugar to coat cookies before baking

Preparation

Step 1

Line baking sheet with parchment.

Combine cranberries & 1/4 cup sugar in food processor & process just until cranberries are broken down into smaller pieces.

Mix flour and remaining sugar in large bowl.

Using pastry cutter, cut in butter til fine crumbs. Stir in extract, cranberries, orange zest, and juice.

Knead dough until it forms ball. Shape into 2-inch log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Coat each cookie in sugar (1/2 cup sugar in bowl).

Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes, just until set. Do not over bake!

Let cool on baking sheet a few minutes before removing.

Store for 3 days or freeze.