Fruit and Nut Holiday Shortbread
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 16 cookies
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 16 servings
- Calories
- 130
- Total Fat
- 7
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 15
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 15
- Sodium
- 64
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 25 min
- Inactive: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
Directions
- Make the shortbread cookies: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Cream the butter with the sugar in a medium bowl using a handheld mixer. In a small bowl, mix the salt and flour, and then mix into the butter, 1/4 cup at a time, just until uniform. Do not overmix. Gather the dough into a ball; chill for 15 minutes if the dough is beginning to soften or feel greasy. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch and cut into rectangles about 1/2-inch by 2 inches. Place on a cold, ungreased baking sheet. Bake until the edges are just beginning to turn golden, 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the fruit and nut topping: In a small bowl, mix the pecans, cranberries, and chocolate chips with the orange marmalade.
- After 20 minutes, remove the cookies from the oven and spread the fruit and nut topping on the tops of the shortbread. Return to bake for 7 to 8 more minutes. Allow to cool before serving. Best eaten within a day or two of making.