Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Step 1

Combine butter and sugar and mix together on medium speed until well blended.

Step 2

Add the flour about 1/2 at a time and mix until combined.

Step 3

Add chopped cranberries and lemon zest, mix well.

Step 4

Transfer about 1/2 of the dough onto plastic wrap and roll into a log.

Step 5

Continue with the remaining dough.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 8

Cut dough into 1/4 inch rounds and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Switch pans by moving top pan to the bottom and the bottom pan to the top, then bake for an addition 10 minute or until the cookies start to brown.

Step 10

Makes about 2.5 dozen.