Cranberry Orange Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry-Orange Scottish Shortbread Cookies
A traditional Scottish cookie recipe with a twist! These cookies are buttery melt-in-your mouth perfection with a burst of fresh citrus and tangy cranberry pieces. Perfect for the holidays and beyond!
Ingredients
1 lb butter at room temperature
8 tsp super fine sugar
4 cups flour (spooned & leveled, not scooped)
1/2 cup Sister Fruit Co. Sliced Cranberries (chopped)
zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp of fresh orange juice
additional sugar to coat cookies before baking if desired
Instructions
Mix butter with sugar and then slowly knead in the flour. Next add in cranberries, orange zest and orange juice until evenly dispersed. On a floured surface, form the dough into a square that is 3/4” thick with hands/rolling pin. Cut into rectangles 1” x 1 1/2 “ and prick with a fork. Transfer cookies to baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, for about 25 minutes, until a light golden color.
Store in airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
