Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of buttery shortbread, tart cranberries, and sweet white chocolate with these delicious Cranberry Shortbread Cookies. Easy to make and ideal for holiday baking or any time you crave a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in Vanilla: Add vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Add Flour and Salt: Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Add Cranberries and Chocolate: Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate if desired.
- Shape and Chill Dough: Divide the dough, shape into logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Slice: Preheat oven, slice chilled dough, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well before or after baking.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate or dip in it.
- Orange zest can be substituted for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
