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April 29, 2025

Sophisticated and beautiful, these buttery shortbread cookies combine tart cranberries with two of their best partners, dark chocolate and pecans. Because they're slice-and-bake, it's easy to make some now and save some for later. Keep them in mind for gift-giving, too. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Jill Silverman Hough.

11 Ingredients

Recipe

Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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Ingredients

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Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

Chop the chocolate if using bars. Coarsely chop the cranberries, and chop the pecans if pieces are large. Set aside in a mixing bowl.

Combine the butter, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.

Gradually add the flour with the mixer on low, beating until almost combined. Add the chocolate, cranberries, and pecans and mix until just combined.

Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and divide in half. Shape each half into a log about 9 inches long. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, or up to a few days.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease with butter.

Cut the logs into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange slices on the prepared baking sheets about 1/2-inch apart.

Bake the cookies on upper-middle and lower-middle racks of oven, switching pan positions halfway through cook time, until barely starting to brown at edges and set in middle, 13-15 minutes.

Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Transfer baking sheets to a cooling rack. Serve cookies warm or at room temperature.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature Precision 🧈
Allow butter to soften at room temperature for exactly 30-45 minutes before mixing - this ensures perfect creaming and a tender cookie texture.
Chocolate Chopping Technique 🍫
Use a serrated knife to chop dark chocolate for more even pieces that melt uniformly and distribute beautifully throughout the cookie dough.
Log Rolling Pro Tip 🎯
When forming the cookie log, use parchment paper and a ruler to create a perfect, even cylinder that ensures uniform slice thickness.
Cranberry Moisture Management 🍒
Briefly pat dried cranberries with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, preventing them from making the cookie dough too wet.
Freezer Storage Hack ❄️
Wrap the cookie dough log in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil for up to 3 months, allowing you to slice and bake fresh cookies on demand.