Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are buttery bites full of orange flavor and pieces of dried cranberries. This easy to make cookie recipe is perfect for the holidays and great for cookie trays!
In mixing bowl, using hand mixer, combine butter, orange extract, and powdered sugar until creamy.
In separate mixing bowl, combine flour, orange zest, and salt.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing with hand mixer until well combined.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board.
Roll with rolling pin until about ¼ inch thick.
Using desired cookie cutter, cut cookies and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Cool completely on baking racks.
Transfer to air tight storage container.
Notes
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