Lemon and cranberry shortbread is a delightful twist on the classic shortbread cookie, perfect for any occasion. The refreshing zest of lemon combined with the sweet-tart flavor of dried cranberries creates a burst of flavor in every bite. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a crisp, buttery cookie that everyone will love.
- Use room temperature butter: Ensure your butter is at room temperature before you start mixing. This helps in achieving a smooth and even dough.
- Chill the dough: After mixing the dough, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This makes it easier to shape and cut the cookies, and also helps them hold their shape while baking.
- Finely chop the almonds: To achieve a finer texture in your shortbread, chop the almonds finely or pulse them a few times in a food processor.
- Don't overmix: Once you add the flour to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can make the cookies tough instead of tender.
- Uniform size: Try to roll or pat the dough to an even thickness when shaping your cookies. This ensures even baking and a uniform texture.
Once your lemon and cranberry shortbread cookies are baked to perfection, allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. These cookies are perfect for teatime, festive gatherings, or simply as a tasty treat to enjoy anytime. Your taste buds will appreciate the harmony of buttery goodness, bright lemon zest, and sweet cranberries in every bite.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size | 40 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 200kcal | 10% |
Protein | |
Protein 2.00g | 1% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 20g | 6% |
Fiber 0.87g | 2% |
Sugar 11g | 11% |
Fat | |
Fat 12g | 14% |
Saturated 6g | 19% |
Cholesterol 30mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 90ug | 10% |
Choline 5mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 0.03mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 0.04mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 0.32mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 0.01mg | 1% |
Vitamin B9 4.48ug | 1% |
Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
Vitamin C 0.01mg | 0% |
Vitamin E 0.95mg | 6% |
Vitamin K 1.19ug | 1% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 14mg | 1% |
Copper, Cu 0.06mg | 7% |
Iron, Fe 0.24mg | 2% |
Magnesium, Mg 13mg | 3% |
Phosphorus, P 33mg | 3% |
Potassium, K 44mg | 1% |
Selenium, Se 1.87ug | 3% |
Sodium, Na 1.93mg | 0% |
Zinc, Zn 0.26mg | 2% |
Water | |
Water 4.09g | - |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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