Description
These Cranberry Almond Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines sweetness and crunch. With the buttery richness of shortbread complemented by tart cranberries and nutty almonds, they are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- a pinch of salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a pinch of salt. If you’re using vanilla extract instead, add 1 teaspoon of that.
- Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of dried cranberries and ½ cup of slivered almonds. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly.
- Using your hands, form the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press each ball to flatten it slightly with the back of a fork or your palm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as every oven can vary!
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help the flavors meld and prevent spreading during baking. Feel free to add a touch of orange zest for a citrusy twist or swap in different nuts depending on your preference.