LEMON CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD

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This so easy & yummy!

Provided by sharon angel

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-3 lemons
1/2 c butter, cold
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 c flour
1/2 c cranberries
2 oz cream cheese, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325^. Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • 2. Zest lemons trying to get 2 1/2 tablespoons of peel. Now juice them trying to get 3 tablespoons of juice.
  • 3. Using food processor with knife blade; blend butter, sugar, & 1/2 cup powdered sugar until creamy. Add 2 tablespoons of zest & juice. Add flour & pulse until it comes together; add cranberries & pulse until blended.
  • 4. With hand or spatula press dough evenly & thinly as posible in prepared pan. Can cut into bars or shapes at this time, this does not spread. Bake for 30 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Cool in pan.
  • 5. In small bowl mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1/2 tablespoon zest & 1 tablespoon juice; until smooth. Can add 2 ounces of cream cheese. Add 1 teaspoon juice or water if necessary for spreading consistancy. Spread glaze evenly on shortbread, let set 10 minutes. Cut or break into bars.

Casen Evans
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies are bland and tasteless.


Tj Rohn
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These cookies are a waste of time. They're not worth the effort.


Steven Thompson
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I thought these cookies were just okay. They're a bit too dry for my taste.


syed 21417
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These cookies are a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loves them.


Elijah Lanya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Onyibe chijioke Solomon
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These cookies are so delicious! The lemon and cranberry flavors are perfect together.


April Raupita
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I love the way these cookies look with the red cranberries and the white chocolate chips. They're so festive!


Andrew Bwalya
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie to bring to a potluck or party.


Das Pt
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the lemon and cranberry flavors complement each other.


Aslam Khan
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're so easy to follow.


Alone Gril
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These cookies are so pretty and festive! I can't wait to make them for my next holiday party.


Wiser Bonnie
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and flavorful.


Muhassadsohail Muhassadsohail
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas treat! They're festive and delicious.


Abdullah Al Ahad
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The lemon flavor is really strong and it balances out the tartness of the cranberries.


Jawad Dogar
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The cookies turned out perfect! They're buttery and crumbly, and the lemon and cranberry flavors really shine through.


Blantina Chapeta
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Mehrosh Kha
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I love the combination of lemon and cranberry in these shortbread cookies. The cookies are tart and sweet, and the cranberries give them a nice chewy texture.


Indira Williams
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I made these shortbread cookies for a Christmas party and they were a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.