Description
Cranberry orange shortbread bars are a delightful treat that combines the buttery richness of traditional shortbread with the tartness of cranberries and the zesty brightness of oranges. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea, offering a vibrant pop of color and flavor that will impress your guests. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive flair, they bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually sift in the flour while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest with a spatula.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg