Cranberry Shortbread Stars
Shortbread and cranberries are a match made in pastry heaven. The star shape is a festive addition to any holiday cookie tray.
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 3dozen | 20minutes + chilling | 15minutes per batch |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3dozen | 20minutes + chilling |
| Cook Time |
| 15minutes per batch |
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
Portions: dozen
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in cranberries.
- Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.
- Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
- Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Recipe Notes
Originally published on Taste of Home.
