Vickys Christmas Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free

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   In a bowl, rub together the flour, salt and butter with your fingertips to form breadcrumbs

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   Add the sugar and knead into a dough, adding a few drops cold water as required to help it come together

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   Knead in the nuts and cranberries then form a sausage shape from the dough about 4cm in diameter

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   Wrap in clingfilm and chill for half an hour

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   Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F and line a baking tray

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   Cut the dough into 24 pieces and roll into balls, then flatten with the palm of your hand.

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   I find it easiest to cut the dough into quarters then mark with a knife 6 lines on each quarter sausage then cut through into even slices

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   Place on the baking tray and bake for 14 - 18 minutes until slightly golden

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   Let sit on the baking tray a couple of minutes before cooling completely on a wire rack

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    You can freeze half of the dough for later use if required.

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    It'll keep for around 3 months

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.