I started this blog so my daughters could find all of our family favourite recipes in one place. It has actually grown into more than just the family favourites but also other recipes we've tried out in our kitchen. I don't like to fill up the post with alot of chatter. Sometimes there's a little story to tell, but usually I like to get right to the point. So this is for them, but hope you find some recipes that you like as well. I'll be sharing a lot of recipes, and along the way you'll find some crafty things and maybe some helpful hints too! Welcome!



Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Slice

These classic slice and bake cookies take only a few minutes to prepare.

1 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup icing sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 tsps vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup well chopped dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

In a mixer, beat butter until fluffy then gradually add the icing sugar. Next add the zest and vanilla.

In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the butter mixture in 2 or 3 additions and mix until well combined.

Finally add the cranberries and walnuts, then roll the dough into 2 logs about 12-15" long,  1/4" in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours. 

Time to sit back and relax with a tall cold glass of eggnog!

(You can even freeze this dough, just defrost 10 minutes on counter before using.)



When you're ready to bake simply slice logs into cookies 1/4 - 1/2" thick. Place one inch apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350F for 10 - 12 minutes or just until edges are a little golden.



Makes 50 cookies

Adapted from: http://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/holiday-cranberry-orange-chocolate-chip-shortbread-cookies

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