Description
Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are delightful morsels that blend buttery richness with the tangy sweetness of cranberries. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies melt in your mouth and are sure to impress guests or simply satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy them with tea, share them at holiday gatherings, or savor a quiet moment with coffee – they truly bring joy to every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually sift in the flour and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and vanilla until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg