If you love Oranges and Cranberries, make this! Eggless Better than Bakery Shortbread Bites

Name: If you love Oranges and Cranberries, make this! Eggless Better than Bakery Shortbread Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour; Almond Flour; Unsalted Butter (softened); Powdered Sugar; Orange Zest (from 1 fresh orange); Fresh Orange Juice (squeezed from the same orange); Salt; Dried Cranberries (finely chopped); Slivered Almonds (Crushed into small pieces/flakes)

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⏱️ Prep: 30m

🔥 Cook: 20m

🎬 Video: 2m 26s

📊 Medium

🍽️ Course: Snack 👥 Servings: 55

If you love Oranges and Cranberries, you have to make this! These eggless Better than Bakery Shortbread Bites are buttery, crisp, and so addictive. With fresh orange zest, crunchy almonds, and sweet cranberries, every bite is a tiny explosion of flavor! 🍊🍪
These tiny orange cranberry shortbread cookies are the ultimate buttery, crisp, and completely eggless treat. Made with a special blend of all-purpose flour and almond flour, each bite is packed with fresh citrus aroma, tangy dried cranberries, and a nutty almond crunch.
We made around 55 bite-sized cookies in one batch! They are perfect for tea-time, snacks, or gifting. The dough is easy to handle, even in a warm kitchen, and results in a professional, bakery-style finish every time.

Instructions

Creaming: Mix softened butter, sugar, orange zest, and salt until creamy.
Mixing: Fold in both flours, add in the orange juice, then add the chopped cranberries and crushed almonds.
Shaping (Bakery Secret): Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll each into a log about 1 inch thick (logs will be between 7–10 inches long).
Freezing: Wrap logs tightly and freeze for 30–60 minutes (or overnight). This ensures clean, round slices!
Slicing: Slice chilled logs into tiny discs between 0.5" and 0.75" thick.
Baking: Place on parchment paper. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 15–20 minutes until edges are a very light golden brown.
Cooling: Let them cool completely on the tray to lock in that shortbread crunch.

💡 Chef’s Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Stays perfectly fresh and crisp for 7 days.
Can be stored for up to 10 days, though they are best enjoyed within the first week!