Author Notes
A vanilla flavored shortbread with berries, nuts and a hint of orange zest. Perfect for afternoon tea! —Brittni Miller
Ingredients
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1 cup
Softened butter
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1/2 cup
Granulated sugar
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1 pinch
Salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons
Vanilla paste
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2 cups
All-pourpose flour
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1/2 cup
Dried cranberries or cherries
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1/2 cup
Pistachios
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1 teaspoon
Fresh orange zest
Directions
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Cream the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla.
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Sift in the flour and salt and mix on medium speed for about 1 minute until it comes together. You may wonder if you’ve done it right because it starts out very crumbly.
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Add the cherries, pistachios and zest. Mix until just combined.
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Form dough into an even log about 14 inches long and roll in parchment paper. Chill for 1 hour or until firm all the way through.
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lice cookies off at your preferred thickness and bake for 10-12 minutes until just golden brown. Cooking time depends on how thick you cut them.
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