I was searching to make the perfect citrus-y cranberry shortbread cookie, but it always felt like something was missing. So on a final attempt, when I didn’t have enough dried cranberries to make a full recipe, I threw in some dried apricots and bam! That was it! They add the perfect backdrop flavor to these shortbread cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large oranges, zested
- 1 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
- ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
Directions
Step 1
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix together.
Step 2
Cream butter in a large bowl using an electric blender until fluffy and lightened in color slightly. Add sugar and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, several more minutes. Mix in vanilla and orange zest. Add flour mixture in 3 batches and mix until just combined, kneading the last addition by hand. Knead in cranberries and apricots.
Step 3
Divide dough in half and roll out into two 1 1/2×7-inch long logs. Wrap each log in parchment paper and refrigerate until dough is chilled, at least 4 hours.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 5
Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut each log into about 16 slices that are 1/3-inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies just begin to turn slightly golden on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 110 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol15mg | 5% |
Sodium23mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 31% |
Calcium11mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium54mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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