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Cranberry Orange and Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry Orange and Pecan Shortbread cookies. These easy, slice and bake cookies are flavored with orange zest, vanilla, cranberries and pecans. They are the perfect holiday cookies to give away or keep for yourself!
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 30 Servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add milk, vanilla and orange zest, mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour, salt, cranberries and pecans, beat until combined.
- Divide dough into two equal pieces. Shape each into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Tightly wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Slice log into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, until edges are golden.
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Notes
- To freeze dough, wrap tightly in plastic. Can be stored up to a month. Before slicing, leave at room tepurature until just starting to soften. If the dough gets too soft it will be difficult to slice and will not hold its shape.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Cookie
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cookie | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.