Cranberry Shortbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (no substitute)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Stir together flour, sugar & salt, then cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Stir in cranberries, then form into a ball & knead until smooth.
Divide dough in half.
On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each dough portion to a 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a knife & cut into 24 2\"x1\" strips, then place these strips 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 20-26 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove & cool completely on wire rack.