Description
Indulge in the buttery, crumbly goodness of cranberry shortbread cookies, perfectly blending tart cranberries with rich shortbread. These delightful treats are easy to make and ideal for cozy winter evenings or holiday gatherings. With a vibrant visual appeal and an addictive sweet-tart flavor, they’re sure to impress family and friends. Bake a batch today and experience the joy that comes with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add in flour and salt; mix gently until no streaks remain.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and vanilla extract without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg