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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars

Delight in these delicious Cranberry Orange Shortbread Bars, a perfect blend of buttery richness and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 zest of 1 large orange
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Gradually sift in the flour while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest with a spatula.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9g

Notes

For added flavor, consider experimenting with different dried fruits and citrus zests.

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