Holiday Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cranberries, cut into small peices
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 dash clove
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add cranberries, flour cloves, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix until doughy.
  4. If you wish to divide dough in half, now is the time to do it.
  5. Place dough on floured wax paper and with floured hands, form into a log. Approximately 1 1/2 around.
  6. Wrap log(s) snugly in paper, then refrigerate until firm. About 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Once firm, unwrap log(s) and slice dough into cookies just under 1/2 inch thick. Let sit at room temperature for five minutes if crumbling occurs.
  8. Place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart and cook at 350 degrees until lightly golden. (Approximately 20 minutes).
  9. Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

675 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 32.2g 41% DV
Carbs 80g 29% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 52.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 80.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 102mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 54.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

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

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