Cranberry Shortbread Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat to Share
These delicious cranberry shortbread cookies are perfect for the holiday season. Their buttery texture and tart cranberry flavor make them an irresistible treat to share.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing until combined.
- Slowly incorporate the flour and then the chopped cranberries.
- Form the dough into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for about an hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of orange zest to the dough.
- These cookies can be decorated with a light glaze or left plain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg