Cranberry Shortbread Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat You’ll Love
These cranberry shortbread cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness and tart cranberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries and vanilla extract.
- Shape the dough into logs and slice into rounds.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of orange zest.
- These cookies freeze well for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Shortbread Cookies, homemade cookies, holiday treats