Orange Spice Shortbread

Elevate your holiday baking with these irresistibly fragrant Orange Spice Shortbread cookies! This delightful recipe combines zesty orange zest with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to create a perfectly balanced buttery treat. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a light dusting of sugar for extra sweetness, these cookies are as festive as they are delicious. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes and baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for gifting, serving at holiday gatherings, or enjoying with a comforting cup of tea. Make these spiced shortbread cookies your go-to for any occasion that calls for a touch of citrusy warmth!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 230 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the orange zest and pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness.

Step 7

Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes and place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the Orange Spice Shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	629.2 grams (629.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3107

Total Fat 200.10g	257%
Saturated Fat 115.40g	577%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 509mg	170%
Sodium 630mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 321.20g	117%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 124.20g
Protein 27.80g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 121mg	9%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 367mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 40.2%