Cranberry Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (no substitute)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Stir together flour, sugar & salt, then cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Stir in cranberries, then form into a ball & knead until smooth.
  4. Divide dough in half.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each dough portion to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  6. Use a knife & cut into 24 2"x1" strips, then place these strips 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake 20-26 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove & cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

444 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 20.8g 27% DV
Carbs 64.8g 24% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 43.2g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9694.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 47.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.5mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 18.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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