CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD

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I don't usually make shortbread, but this recipe comes from a great cookbook [The Joy of Cranberries: That Tangy Red Treat], so I figure its gotta be a good one!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (no substitute)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Stir together flour, sugar & salt, then cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Stir in cranberries, then form into a ball & knead until smooth.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each dough portion to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Use a knife & cut into 24 2"x1" strips, then place these strips 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 20-26 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove & cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 25.6, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.4

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