Shortbread is not the most attractive thing to photograph, in my mind at least. It’s beige and flat and, well, boring to look at. But really, that’s not the point of shortbread is it? While shortbread doesn’t win in the looks department, it’s delicious, in it’s crumbly melting butteriness.
My Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread is a kind of shortbread tart, pre cut and ready to be broken into individual wedges to be enjoyed. The tarts can be wrapped in cellophane or placed into beautiful tins and given to family and friends as gifts. What could be better than homemade shortbread this Christmas? Ok maybe the Wicked Chocolate Orange cookies, the last post in my Edible Gifts series.
Even better, with my Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread no rolling is required. Simply press the shortbread into tart tins, score with a sharp knife and bake. It couldn’t be simpler.
What are your favourite shortbread flavours or are you a traditonalist and prefer plain shortbread?
| Lemon and Cranberry Shortbread |
- 125g of butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup of caster sugar
- 1 cup of plain (all purpose) flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup of rice flour, sifted
- 50g of dried cranberries
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- Preheat the oven to 140 degrees celsius (285 Fahrenheit).
- Add the butter, caster sugar and lemon zest into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until pale and creamy.
- Switch the mixer to it’s slowest speed and add the flour and rice flour and mix until combined. Add the cranberries and mix until just combined.
- Press the dough into a 20cm fluted tart tin. Using a sharp knife score the shortbread into wedges and use a fork to prick the shortbread into a decorative pattern.
- Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes or until pale golden.
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I’m so glad I discovered your blog, I think your lemon and cranberry shortbread looks lovely! We’re definitely non-traditional shortbread lovers in my family, our absolute favorite is my mum’s white chocolate & cranberry shortbread fingers.
lindamaree @ my garden feast recently posted..Meat-free, Wheat-free Monday, A Stack of Flavor!
i used to love just plain shortbread. and last year i was obsessed about making orange shortbread. but i found that i also love choc chip shortbread.
anything which has butter as its main ingredient is a favourite in my book!
I’ve never had chocolate chip shortbread. I’m usually a shortbread traditionalist, but I will have to give it a try.
Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies, I love the plain buttery version as well as chocolate and lemon!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen recently posted..Holiday Gift Guide 2011 | Part One
A great gift and lovely shortbread!
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa
This looks really lovely. I love shortbread . I make a cranberry and pistachio recipe that I really like
tania@mykitchenstories.com.au recently posted..Alto Weekend
Thanks Tania
Cranberry and pistachio sounds lovely. I love pistachios.
I love shortbread….seriously love shortbread. Lemons and cranberries are some of my fav too. I must make this!
Rhonda recently posted..Sweet Chili and Orange Drummettes
Love the combination of lemon and cranberry! This would be perfect for the Christmas Cookie platter
JJ @ 84thand3rd recently posted..America-land Chocolate Pudding
I am a bit of a lemon myrtle and macadamia nut shortbread girl myself. Love the sound of this easy to prepare one.
Sara (Belly Rumbles) recently posted..Adriano Zumbo Macaron Day – Zumboron Day
Lemon myrtle shortbread sounds lovely, and very Australian
Jennifer,
I do love shortbread! My favorite is a salted rosemary – sweet and savory at the same time. Though yours looks delish and I love that you don’t roll it.
-E
erin @ yummy supper recently posted..FOOD-LOVERS GIFT GUIDE
I love that you don’t have to roll this too Erin, which is great considering it’s so hot and humid here around Christmas time.
deliciousness!! I better figure out what I’m making people this year!!
Iron Chef Shellie recently posted..Elvis Granola
I love shortbread. This must taste amazing with the lemon and cranberry. Your pictures are definitely drool worthy.
Kim Bee recently posted..Bacon, Vegetable, and Ricotta Quiche: Guest Post by Katherine Martinelli
I love shortbread but often find it needs an extra flavour to really lift it. Cranberry and lemon sounds perfect, and gorgeous in the run up to Christmas.
thelittleloaf recently posted..Chocolate Chestnut Truffle Cake
This shortbread looks perfect!
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks recently posted..Easy Foolproof Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe
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Oh I love shortbread. The flavours sound fab!!
Such a nice twist! I think it’s pretty, by the way
Maybe because I know how yummy it would be!
Heidi xo
Heidi – Apples Under My Bed recently posted..The Library and the Park. Perfection.
Thanks Heidi
It’s not always about how it looks is it 
As long as it tastes good!!