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Cranberry & White Chocolate Shortbread

Shortbread is a classic Christmas favourite for many, me included. And this variety with dried cranberries and a drizzle of white chocolate gives them a bit of an extra festive touch. Make This Cranberry & White Chocolate Shortbread and you won't be disappointed.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British, North American
Keyword: christmas, cookies, cranberries
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 Cup butter
  • 1/2 Cup icing sugar
  • 1/2 Cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • 4 oz white chocolate

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour with the salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the butter on high speed for about a minute. Sift in the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the flour and mix until just incorporated. Fold in the dried cranberries.
  • Divide the dough into two portions. Form each one into a ball and then slightly flatten it with your hands. Wrap each disk and put it in the fridge for about 1/2 hour to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Using a 3 inch circle cutter, cut out as many as you can from each disk. Dough can be re rolled and cut again.
  • Place cookies on the baking tray and bake for about 12 - 15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place the chocolate in a double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until it melts. Put the chocolate in a piping bag with a very small nozzle attached. Drizzle over the cookies. Top with extra dried cranberries if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

Bake time is per batch.
Serving size is approximately.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry & White Chocolate Shortbread
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 48mg2%
Potassium 18mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 158IU3%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.