Description
Cranberry Almond Shortbread Cookies are the perfect vegan Christmas cookie, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a balance of tart cranberries and crunchy almonds. These cookies are simple to make and full of flavor, making them a must-have for your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup vegan butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for a GF version)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped if large)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted, if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional for extra almond flavor)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream together the vegan butter and powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Gradually add the flour, folding in the cranberries and sliced almonds.
- Chill the Dough: Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and use cookie cutters or cut into squares/rectangles.
- Bake: Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving or storing. Serve with tea, plant-based hot chocolate, or a holiday treat spread.
Notes
- Chill the dough: Chilling prevents spreading and ensures better texture when baked.
- Use parchment paper: Prevent sticking and ensure even baking by using parchment paper.
- Golden edges: Bake until the edges are lightly golden, but not overdone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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