cranberry shortbread cookies 3 ways

Name: Cranberry Shortbread Cookies 3 Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) butters, softened; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 package(s) 6 ounce pkg craisins, chopped

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Valerie Johnson

Smyrna, GA

Updated on Dec 24, 2010

This is my last batch of cookies for Christmas holidays 2010. My first batch was the Oreo Cookie Balls; 2nd batch was Sugar Crusted Meltaways. I love cranberries and am always looking for recipes that include them. Recipe courtesy of www.oceanspray.com

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield Makes 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butters, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 package 6 ounce pkg craisins, chopped

How To Make cranberry shortbread cookies 3 ways

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Step 2

Mix in flour a little at a time until combined
Step 3

Stir in cranberries
Step 4

Form dough into 1 inch balls.
Step 5

Use the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar, flatten balls on cookie sheet making rounds 2 inches in diameter.
Step 6

Bake 12 - 14 minutes.
Step 7

Cookies can be served plain; dusted with powdered sugar when cooled slightly; or dipped in vanilla bark when completely cooled.
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