Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Citrus Shortbread Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 24 servings with 153 calories, 1g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up orange zest, cranberries, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

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.
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2
Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
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3
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.
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4
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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5
Remove wax paper, and cut the cookie dough into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
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6
Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, about 10 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs, 35 m.
Servings24
Health Score0
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