Citrus Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butter , softened
• 0.75 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest , or more to taste
• 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove wax paper, and cut the cookie dough into 1/2-inch slices.

7. 7

   Arrange the slices on a baking sheet about 1 inch apart.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until firm but not browned, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Enjoy!