Almond Orange Craisin Shortbread Cookies
 
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Orange, craisin, and almond studded shortbread cookies. These are slice and bake cookies, so it’s easy to keep the dough in the freezer and slice as much as you want to bake up at a time.
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Recipe type: Cookies & Bars
Serves: 3½ - 4 dozen
Ingredients
  • 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • ½ t salt
  • 1 t almond extract
  • 2 c flour
  • 1 T orange zest
  • ⅔ sliced almonds
  • ⅓ c cherry flavored craisins, chopped
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or large mixing bowl, add butter, powdered sugar, salt and almond extract. Stir to combine and then increase speed to medium-high and cream together until light, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. With mixer on low, gradually stir in flour and orange zest until just combined.
  3. Use a rubber spatula to fold in almonds and craisins.
  4. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 2 inch diameter log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate or freeze the dough for at least an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  6. Slice dough into ¼ inch thick slices and place on baking sheet about an inch apart.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges start to turn golden. If you had your dough in the fridge not the freezer, check after 15 minutes.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/almond-orange-craisin-shortbread-cookies/