Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies Recipe
A twist on a classic favorite – Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies
We love this Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies Recipe. So much so that my family could probably eat it all year long if I made it all year.
Not only do we love having these cookies out for us to snack on but they are great to have on hand for holiday parties whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas or really any fall and winter get together. I also like to add them to any gift baskets we may put together for friends and family, after who doesn’t love to receive a yummy treat?
So who is ready to find out how we make our Salted Cranberry Shortbread Cookies? Let’s get to the recipe now shall we?
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 all-purpose flour, shifted
- 1 cup powdered sugar, shifted
- 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/3 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat over to 325 degrees.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar and pulse until smooth.
- Gradually add sifted all purpose flour and pulse mixed. Add flour and cranberries pulse just until combined.
- Roll out cookie dough to a 1/4" thickness and cut out cookies using a 3" round cookie cutter.
- Note. I didn't have a 3" cookie cutter, so I used a can and cut out both ends and it worked out perfectly.
- Place cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and sugar mixture. Refrigerate cookies for 25 - 30 minutes
- Bake cookies for 20 - 25 minutes. Cookies will be a pale ever so slightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Serve.
I of course love to sit down with my coffee (especially a Pumpkin Spice Mocha) and have a few of these delicious Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies. They’re also lovely with a cup of tea, milk and well really they go with anything or have them all by themselves. What’s not to enjoy?
When you make these, you may want to double the batch because if you love shortbread you’re bound to love these ones, they will go quickly You can add them to gift baskets. I also like to do up mason jars, decorate the with some colorful ribbons and put the cookies in the mason jar. It makes for a great gift idea, the cookies get consumed and the jars can be re-used by the person who received this delicious gift.
If you’re looking for other yummy fall and winter treats make sure to go to our recipe section HERE.
We’ve got some great treats like Pumpkin Spice Scones.
How about a Pumpkin Bread Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting?
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake in a Jar
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Those are just a few of the many yummy fall and winter treats that we have so make sure to stop by our recipe section for more tantalizing recipes.
Dandi D says
These look delicious and perfect for the holidays!
Elle Tucker says
Shortbread is my favorite cookie and adding salt and cranberries is the best “outside of the box” recipe for it I’ve seen!
Vickie says
I’m a fan of shortbread and always looking for new Christmas cookie recipes.
I think I’m making these and adding orange zest..my new favorite flavor combination.
lisa says
This sounds pretty good. I love the tartness of cranberry. I’ve never cooked with it before, I’ll have to try the recipe. Thanks.
Crafty Nunn says
The cookies sound really good. I want to try them. I liked Salted Caramel this and that…. now salted cookies…. I am in. Thank you for the recipe.
Anne says
This year, most of the gift recipients on our list will be getting home baked goodies, and I think these Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies will be a great addition to the cookie tins. They look so pretty, and I love shortbread. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Mary says
I’m making these cookies! Of course, I’ll have to veganize these, but that’s simple enough.
loriag says
Marking this recipe to try today.
looks very good. You had me with the cranberrys and salt.
Deborah D says
I love cranberries and this recipe sounds really yummy.
rebeccabasset says
I have never had Cranberry and Shortbread together it sounds interesting, they look delicious I will have to give them a try!
Thanks for the Post, Pictures, and the Recipe! YUMMY!
Faythe M.A says
Thanks for the recipe these cookies sound yummy 🙂
Melissa Storms says
These sound amazing and I love the way they are displayed in the photos.
desiree says
the short bread are good and i love them type
nicole b says
These look so yummy and easy. I am looking forward to adding these to our dessert tray this year. Thanks!
Lynne B says
These would go great with tea! I think my mom would love these.
Ronald Gagnon says
I usually don’t care much for shortbread cookies, but this cranberry recipe makes theses a must try
Mindi Eden says
I am always looking for a new unique cookie recipe! This sounds awesome! Thanks!
Marisela Bennett says
Love Cranberries and in a cookie of man I need to try out this recipe thank you for sharing!
shawna says
wow! there are so many comments. we must all be dreaming of christmas?. I think these cookies look great. I have this standard shortbread recipe from my grandma. Every year I try to soup add things. This idea looks so much better. TY
rebecca s says
These look and sound so delicous! I love crandberry and it’s good for you too so even better. I will have to try this out later.
Carolyn Massey says
Thanks for the cookie recipe. Always liked shortbread cookies and the cranberries will give them a great flavor and good for you. Family will love them.
Marika W says
These look so delicious, perfect for the holiday season.
judy gardner says
the salted cranberry cookies sound interesting – i would not have thought to put that together!
Lauryn R says
Yum!! I love shortbread cookies, and this addition cranberries sounds absolutely delicious! Perfect for the upcoming Holidays! 🙂
Brigid OHara Koshko says
WOW! These cookies look delicious. I can’t wait to try them (and I may not wait until Christmas time!)
donna porter says
My family loves Shortbread Cookies so I will have to try this recipe. Think I will make these for upcoming fall events!
April Monty says
These look so delicious I’d love to try them !
Cathy Jarolin says
I am so Happy you posted your Salted Cranberry Shortbread Cookies . They look and sound Delicious! Yum! I pinned the recipe to my Cookie Board and I can’t wait to try them. Cranberry Shortbread Cookies and my Cup of Coffee! That would be a Great start to my Day! :O)~~
Terry Poage says
All these look so good. I copied the Pumpkin Bread Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe because I love pumpkin bread.
belinda bell says
these cookies sound so yummy. I love shortbread and cranberries and have never made them together
Haley Cook says
These sound amazing. I always love trying new dessert recipes. This one has just been added to the list.
Sara says
Theses recipes sounds amazing
Cherie olszewski says
I’m always looking for recipes that include pumpkin!! Going to get the ingredients to make a few!!
lisa says
This sounds pretty good. I have never tasted shortbread cookies. I like the tartness of cranberry.
Kelly Freeman says
I like these cookies because they’re no smothered in frosting
Jeanne Coulombe says
Oh these cookies look amazing crandberries my favorite I will be making these babies oh yummy Thanks for the recipe
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
They do look good.I have the pink salt at home.Wonder if that would work!?
Ghalmi Chokri says
Its looks perfect, so great and delicious recipe, anyone can try it its simply and fub to do. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe
Paula Adams says
These look like a GREAT recipe for the upcoming holidays! Added to Pinterest!
John Smith says
Hmm. Looks delicious.
Ronald Gagnon says
What a creative idea for shortbread cookies…a must make
Leslie Crosbie says
I love Shortbread Cookies! Thank you for this recipe!
Katie H says
This looks great for Thanksgiving or just because! The salt and sweet will work with the bitter! Sounds yummy!
Stacey A Smith says
never made cookies with cranberry’s before may have to try it.
Leela says
They look delicious!
Faye Gates says
I pinned this recipe. I think this will make really nice holiday cookie.
Michelle Elizondo says
going to make!
Jessica Burrelli says
Oh! I just got a big bag of dried cranberries, now I know what I’ll be doing with them! Such perfect timing! I’ll make these for my family’s thanksgiving!
Michelle S says
These sound amazing! They look like a really nice cookie to give as a gift.
wackyweirdo says
Shortbread cookies are in my top 5 fav types of cookies.
Debra Holloway says
I have been looking for this recipe. I saved it and will be making these cookies.
Holly Thomas says
I love shortbread cookies, adding cranberries is a nice touch.
Sally Wilsey says
I love the look of the cranberry cookies. I will have to add these to my Christmas cookie exchange. Thank you for the recipe.
Dotty J Boucher says
Those cookies look delicious! I wouldn’t mind making some for this Fall season, I know my family would
enjoy them and I love how easy the recipe is .
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Stacy Bennett says
These cookies look delicious! I must try making them!
Gloria Walshver says
I like cranberries so these cookies must be great.
Paula Gillespie says
I love shortbread cookies and I saved this recipe because I want to make this soon especially during the holidays.
Laura says
These all sound so delicious. Perfect for the holiday season coming up!
Heather Amos says
All of these recipes sounds delicious! I want to try and make the Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies first!
Genie F says
Oooh, these sound yummy. I love shortbread!
Tanya White says
With the holidays slowly approaching I am always on the look out for new recipes, this one has caught my eye for sure, it is unique and I can’t wait to try it.
Kimberly Flickinger says
These cookies sound delicious and I love cranberries.. Will definitely have to save this recipe for the holidays.
Olivia Douglass says
Oh my, I love shortbread and cranberry. I’ll be making these for Christmas this year!
Marthalynn says
Shortbread cookies are the best! Especially with a cup of tea. I think your idea of using mason jars is brilliant. I know these would make great gifts for the holidays!
Kim Pincombe Cole says
Always on the hunt for a unique holiday cookie. These sound amazing – thanks for sharing!!
Sam L says
Everything looks so yummy! I’ve have to try some of these!
Judy Metcalf says
I will definitely be trying these cookies during the holiday baking. They look delicious
Terry Poage says
All of these look so good. I like anything made with pumpkin.
Nancy Burgess says
I love shortbread these look delicious.
April Monty says
Salted Cranberry Cookies, God these sound so good!
Mia says
These looks so yummy and I could see wanting to have them year round and what a perfect gift.
Sherri says
those cookies look like something great to take to all the gatherings around the holidays
Cindy Conner Bowling says
I have saved this recipe so I can make for my husband at Christmas time. I try to add some new recipes every year along with my family favorites.
Quanda says
My husband loves cranberries and I love shortbread cookies. Great recipe to try during the cold winter days. 🙂
Michelle Elizondo says
I think these cookies are to die for!
Leela says
They look delicious.
Anne Marie Carter says
This is a great recipe to make for the holidays! I love to make shortbread cookies but, these are something special.
Courtney Hennagir says
I have to admit,I am not really a shortbread fan but these look really interesting! Easy too! I think I am going to give them a shot.They would be perfect to bring to holiday get togethers and to add to gift baskets with some sparkling cider or something.
Aurora PL says
Thanks for this recipes, I will definitely going to do it! Simply yummy
Vikki Billings says
i love shortbread cookies, they are some of my very favorite! I like your idea about the mason jars, I might have to use it for Christmas gifts for my neighbors. I am keeping this recipe so that I can make these wonderful cookies for the holidays!
Corey Olomon says
This looks delicious! I absolutely love shortbread cookies!
Darren Scrubb says
Great looking Holiday cookies that I will enjoy trying out.
Jerry Marquardt says
The Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies is going to make the holidays such a special time. I think it is a fine plate, of which I am going to try out towards all of the holidays.
Meredith Miller says
These look great! I’ve been looking for some new and unique holiday recipes.
Sheila M. says
Love the simple ingredients in this recipe. The color is lovely. I’m very happy that it doesn’t call for any artificial coloring.
shannon gilmore says
Omg! These recipes are so yummy. I can’t wait to try them myself! We are always looking for yummy fall treats to bake in our home and the shortbread cookies are just the craving I have!
Paula Gillespie says
OMG this recipe for the salted shortbread cranberry cookies look so good. I love shortbread cookies so I know I would love these. I am going to save this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica G says
These cookies look yummy! I love cranberries and shortbread cookies, so together must taste amazing. I’m going to add this recipe to the list of holiday cookies I will be baking with my mom this year.
Dana Rodriguez says
Shortbread cookies are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing. I pinned so I can male these for the holidays!
Jody D says
Saved this one to my Pinterest recipes! Love shortbread and the cranberry addition would only make them better!
Karla Sceviour says
ohh yumm!! I love shortbread and cranberries,,these sound delicious! Too bad I am an horribe shortbread cookie maker..haha 🙂
Sue Mullaney says
I’m always looking for new cookie recipes. These cookies look delicious; thanks for sharing!
Heather Reid says
Think I will try the shortbread cookies at Christmas time when we bake 🙂
Julie wilson says
love this recipe not sure my kids would like it but would be a great treat for me
Jodi Wresh says
I have tried shortbread cookies before, but not with cranberry. Sounds very good. Will have to make these & pass on to sis & mom. Perfect holiday treat!
Laurie P says
Salted!! oh yes…..I’ll have to save this for when I do holiday baking!
tiffany dayton says
Th cranberry shortbread cookies. look so good. And easy to make. Perfect for the Holidays.
Francine Anchondo says
Cant wait to make these. Thanks for the recipe.
Melanie Phelps says
I love baking and these are on the list for this year’s holiday!! Thanks so much for the recipe. Cranberries are so good.
Angela Cunningham says
Every year I like to make Grandmas shortbread and a different kind of shortbread.This recipe sounds really good.i wonder,does the salt make the cranberries sweeter?I’l have to try these 🙂
Jenn H says
ooh i love shortbread cookies! And cranberry makes it so more festive!! thanks for the recipe!
Karen Dietrich says
I love shortbread cookies and cranberries (also I’m a saltaholic). I’ve already saved the recipe and can’t wait to try these. Yes they’re great for holidays, but these sound good for anytime to me.
Josh Lippman says
These look amazing and so good. I will try to make these in the upcoming holidays!!!
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
All of these recipes look great.I would have to tweek them for my tastes.Not a fan of sugar!
wen budro says
I am definitely going to try this recipe. I love salted caramel but never thought to use salt and cranberries in a shortbread cookie recipe. It sounds super yummy!!!
Angela Reed-Warren says
These cookies look so delish. I will be making these for the holidays
Christine Savinelli says
I like Shortbread cookies! I’ll have to pin this recipe!
Linda Manns says
These cookies sound so good. I love cranberries. I will be giving these a try soon.
Piroska says
My favourite kind of cookie: shortbread. These look very interesting, with the added cranberries. I’m going to try them this weekend.
Esperanza Gailliard says
You have some delicious looking treats for the fall. I love cranberries too so two birds with one stone! ;D
Michelle Elizondo says
These are my favorite cookies with tea!
DENISE LOW says
Thank you for the recipe. This would be great for our Christmas baking.
Linda w. says
These would be great for the holidays.
Sandra Watts says
That Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies Recipe sounds awesome. I pinned for later use.
Jami Mannle says
I am going to have to try this!
Austin Baroudi says
These look so delicious! Thank for sharing!
Cheryl MacPhail says
We pick cranberries each year and are always on the hunt for new recipes. I will have to try the shortbreads as they sound delish!!
sherry moffitt says
These cookies look delicious, can’t wait to try this recipe.
Laurie Nykaza says
The cookies look so good and everyone knows I make the pumpkin roll for everyone at the holidays its so good to eat!
gale mccarron says
These are going to make wonderful Christmas cookies. Can’t wait to try them. Thank you!
Michelle Li says
Wow, great recipe!. Thank you.
Margot C says
Those look divine! I’m making them (consider yourself pinned!)
Edye says
These look so yummy! Great for the fall time :]
JAIMIE COLON says
Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies? I can not wait to try these out!! These might be my new favorite cookie! Thank you for the recipe… 🙂
Wanda Bee says
What a fantastic combination! Shortbread with cranberries! I MUST try this recipe
Caroline says
It is that time of the year again when I start thinking of holiday baking. These are great recipes. I love the combination of sweet and salty. Thanks for the inspiration.
deanna says
I want to try those. shortbread is so yummy!
vickie couturier says
those look so good,,i didnt know you could use cranberries that way
Geri Sandoval says
I really like shortbread cookies, never had cranberry shortbread cookies. These sound great, thanks for sharing must must for Christmas.
Cindy S. says
I love anything with cranberries. These sound especially delicious yet easy to make. Pinning for future reference!
sharon says
the shortbread cranberry cookies look delicious. i think i will have to try them
Julie Cutshaw says
All these recipes look so good to try and especially those shortbread cookies with cranberries. They look like the perfect cookie for fall and your table scape was gorgeous in display. They would make a great tasty cookie to gift out for the upcoming holidays. Thanks for sharing! I’ll try these soon.
Jeanna Massman says
Cranberry shortbread cookies sound yummy. Perfect for fall and the holiday season.
Richard Brandt says
Well I love cranberry cookies and I love shortbread so what’s not to like? Salted shortbread sounds interesting; could it give salted caramel a run for its money?
denise smith says
this recipe is so easy and now that fall is here and a great time for baking sounds like a dood recipe and the family would love these
belinda bell says
these cookies sounds so yummy. I love cranberries.
Renee Walters says
Great recipe! Thanks so much! These look awesome!
Justin orkin says
These sound good. I like all cookies
Soha Molina says
This is great for Xmas.
Terri Quick says
These sound so delicious 🙂
Karen Nadeau says
These look delicious. I would love to try these for the holidays.
Richard Hicks says
A great snack for sure. Will have to give these a try very soon
Kristen says
I might give these a try this holiday season.
Elizabeth Tarlow says
Shortbread Cookies are my absolute favorite! Thanks for sharing your recipe! These Salted Shortbread Cranberry Cookies sound delicious…love the sweet & salty combination!
Krista M says
I like cookies like this that aren’t too sweet & are the perfect little afternoon treat to have with tea or coffee!
Natalie says
I bet I would enjoy these cookies because they do not look overly sweet.
violet taylor says
those look delicious, i looove cranberry
Nancy Burgess says
I love shortbread cookies I want to try these.
Janet W. says
Those cookies look delicious! What a perfect fall cookie!
Nena Sinclair says
I’m half Scottish and I love shortbread cookies! These looks so delicious!!
Sarah L says
Since it uses dried cranberries you could make these all year round. Yummy!
Amanda Patterson says
I love how simple this recipe is and that the cookies don’t grow so you could do really fun shapes with the dough!
Nancy says
I love shortbread cookies ! This looks like a fabulous holiday recipe.