Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cookie Recipes. (Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe). This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, one of the best cooks I know...and given that we're from south Louisiana, that's saying something. With the chopped up dried cranberries, these are as pretty as they are tasty.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs35 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen

Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

softened

¾ cup confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

or more to taste

2 cups sweetened dried cranberries

chopped

Espresso Biscotti

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Combine flour baking powder and salt in a bowl; set aside. Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and orange zest. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine.

Step 2

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions then roll into logs about 7 inches long. Wrap each log in wax paper or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove wax paper and cut the cookie dough into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Citrus Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 152.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 10.4g

Fat: 7.8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 20.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 237.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 19.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 7.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 2.6mg 1%

Potassium: 14.6mg

Sodium: 72mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 70

*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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