Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

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These bright and buttery Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies are packed with fresh orange zest and chewy dried cranberries, giving each bite the perfect sweet-tart balance.

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Plus, they're dipped in chocolate, making them look (and taste!) just like they came straight from a bakery.

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To make, combine the caster sugar and orange zest and use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant and slightly tinted orange.

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Finely chop the dried cranberries and set aside.

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In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and orange sugar together on medium speed until pale, fluffy, and light, 2-3 minutes.

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Add the vanilla and mix until incorporated; scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.

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Add in the flour, salt, and chopped cranberries. Mix on low speed until a dough forms.

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Turn the dough out onto parchment paper and bring it together into a flat disk.

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Cover with another sheet of parchment and roll the dough to ½ inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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Once chilled, remove the top sheet of parchment and use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out cookies.

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Transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing slightly apart.

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Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.

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Melt the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers according to package instructions. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and place on parchment to set.

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Sprinkle with additional orange zest and a pinch of flaky Maldon sea salt and enjoy!

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