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Cranberry Orange Almond Shortbread Cookie Recipe: Classic Christmas Cookies

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During the holiday season, when the air is crisp and fragrant with the promise of festivities, there's nothing quite as comforting as the aroma of freshly baked treats wafting through the house. Picture this: a cozy kitchen adorned with twinkling lights, laughter harmonizing with the sounds of mixing bowls and the oven humming its merry tune. It's in this scene of familial joy that Cranberry Orange Almond Shortbread Cookies find their rightful place, becoming the stars of our baking rituals.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted

Method
 

  1. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the almond and orange extract.
  3. Add in the flour little by little until just combined.
  4. Mix in the chopped cranberries and orange zest and beat until combined.
  5. Roll the dough into a long log (about 12 inches long and 2-3 inches thick)
  6. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Unwrap the plastic from the dough and slice 1/2 inch pieces. Place them on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes and then cool on a baking rack.
  10. Melt the white chocolate in a small bowl.
  11. Dip the cookies half way into the white chocolate dripping off the excess chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature.

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