Description
Cranberry Almond Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery texture and a hint of tartness from cranberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped almonds and cranberries.
- Shape the dough into logs and slice into cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a different flavor, try adding orange zest.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Almond Shortbread Cookies