Cranberry Chip Shortbread Cookies
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Cranberry Chip Shortbread Cookies
Description
The Cranberry Chip Shortbread Cookies feature a traditional shortbread base made from softened unsalted butter, sugar, and flour. Vanilla adds a mild aromatic flavor. Tossing in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped cranberries gives bursts of chocolate sweetness and tartness, complementing the tender cookie dough. After creaming butter and sugar until fluffy, the flour is mixed in gently to preserve crumbly texture. Chilling the dough log before slicing ensures precise thick, round cookies that bake evenly at 325°F for about 20 minutes. Cooling fully before removal helps them set properly without breaking.
These cookies offer a lightly sweet, buttery experience with faint notes from vanilla, balanced by the contrasting textures and tastes of cranberries and chocolate. They are an inviting homemade treat suitable for gifting or enjoying with hot beverages.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips mini, semi-sweet
- 1/4 cup cranberries , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add butter and sugar to a stand mixer and cream on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract.
- Lower speed to the lowest setting and add in the flour slowly until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Roll the mixture into a 2-inch wide log and wrap with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut into 1/2 thick slices and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool completely before removing from baking sheet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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