CRANBERRY LEMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES
A nice flavourful shortbread! I make these for Christmas, nice to add to the cookie trays for friends and neighbours. Source: Inspired by Compliments magazine
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and lemon zest.
- Combine flour, salt and cranberries. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture, blending until smooth. Form dough into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes (not included in prep time). to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/2-inch (1 cm) thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutter or knife. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets and bake until lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minute
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Icing:.
- Mix icing sugar and cranberry juice to form a pale pink icing. Keep covered until ready to use. Once cookies have cooled, decorate each cookie with icing and allow to firm up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.8
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Kathryn Corey
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to show your friends and family how much you care. They're delicious and homemade, which makes them even more special.
Maroun Bou issa
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Latipha Gombo
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.
Ahmed Rasel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I loved these cookies. The lemon flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Hamid Raza
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and these cookies are a great way to use them up.
Imran Rohoman
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so pretty and perfect for gift-giving.
Sumer Sparrow
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Jason Parker
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these are an exception. They're light and crumbly, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Sanjib Kushwaha
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of cranberries and lemon.
VT
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Hal Jam
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! The cranberry and lemon flavors are perfectly balanced. I also love the shortbread crust, which is buttery and flaky.
Mr AmRaN
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday parties.
Nkanyezi Molefe
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and had a great balance of tart and sweet. I loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave them a bright and refreshing flavor.