Description
Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness and sweet-tart cranberry flavor, perfect for any occasion. These easy-to-make cookies feature a soft almond-flavored base, generously packed with sweetened dried cranberries and finished off with a smooth white chocolate coating. Whether you’re looking for a festive treat for the holidays or a comforting snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these cookies are sure to impress. Their elegant appearance and rich taste make them ideal for sharing at gatherings or giving as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (143g)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, finely chopped (120g)
- 6 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or chips
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add flour, mixing on low until crumbly. Stir in finely chopped cranberries until the dough forms.
- Shape into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice logs into cookies and bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on racks before dipping cookies in melted white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 26mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg