Cranberry Citrus Shortbread
Shortbread is a tradition in our family holiday baking, this year I wanted to try a new spin on the clasic shortbread. Also, having the shortbread in the freezer in logs makes them super convenient when company pops by!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Butter room temp
- 3/4 Cup Icing Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Orange Zest
- 2 Cups Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream butter, sugar and extracts together with blender.
- Blend in flour mixture slowly until well combined into a firm dough.
- Fold in orange zest and cranberries until mixted throughout.
- Form into two logs, wrapping tightly in wax paper or plastic wrap. Place in labeled freezer bag and freeze up to 6 months.
To Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Slice cookies and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes.