Easy Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
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Easy Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Easy Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
CHILLING TIME: 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Author Aimee Stock

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c All Purpose Flour you may need slightly more or less depending on humidity and the moisture content of your margarine
  • 2/3 c Vegan Margarine softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 c Granulated Sugar plus more for topping
  • pinch Salt
  • 1/4 c Dried Cranberries or more to taste, chop if using more intricate cutters

Instructions

  • Beat the room temperature vegan margarine with the sugar until lighter and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes or so.
  • Add the salt and cranberries.
  • Add the flour gradually as you may not need all of it depending on humidity in your area and/or the moisture content of your vegan margarine. The mixture WILL be crumbly, but you should be able to get it to hold together when you squeeze some with your hand.
  • Add the crumbly dough to a piece or parchment or plastic wrap and top with another piece. Form into a flat disk using a rolling pin. Squeeze together any cracked edges.
  • Place the whole thing on a dinner plate or cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes or so. 30 if you are in a warmer environment.
  • Preheat the oven to 320 degrees. Note this is 320, not 350. The cookies will burn at anything higher than 320 degrees..
  • Cut into shapes and place onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with a bit more granulated sugar and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool completely on the cookie sheet and store in a covered container at room temperature for up to 5 days.