Description
Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery sweetness and tangy cranberry goodness, making them an ideal treat for any festive occasion. With their tender texture and vibrant flavors, these cookies stand out on dessert tables and pair wonderfully with your favorite hot beverages. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting, they can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply treating yourself, these slice-and-bake cookies offer a cozy touch to your winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange or tangerine
- 1 heaping cup fresh or dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chop cranberries and set aside.
- In a food processor, cream together butter, sugar, and zest until well combined.
- Add flour and vanilla; pulse until dough forms lumps.
- Gently fold in cranberries without over-processing.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/3-inch pieces and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until pale on top and golden underneath.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg