Whether you're making them for a party or just a fun night with the family, there's always a great reason to bake a batch of cookies during the holidays. Try our favorite shortbread cookie recipe, it's the perfect holiday treat! Always use the best ingredients possible for a better result.
Ingredients
2 ¼cupAll-Purpose Flour
pinchSalt
1tspBaking Powder
½lbButtersoftened
1cupSugar
1large Eggbeaten
1/3cupDried Cranberrieschopped
1TbspOrange Zests
¼cupAlmondsfinely chopped
1cupSliced Almonds
1large Egg white
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Equipment
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Lined baking sheet
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Sift together the flour, salt, & baking powder; set aside.
Beat together the butter & sugar (with an electric mixer) until light & fluffy. Beat in the egg until well blended. Fold in the flour until just combined. Gently stir in the cranberries, orange zests & chopped almonds until just combined
Using a small truffle/cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto a sheet tray lined with either parchment or a nonstick baking mat.
Place egg white in a shallow bowl. Fill another shallow bowl with sliced almonds. Dip each cookie into egg white, then into sliced almonds to coat. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until just starting to turn golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar to coat.
You can also ad some jam in the middle of the cookie before or after baking. See picture below
