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