Holiday Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
2. 2
   Add cranberries, flour cloves, and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Mix until doughy.
4. 4
   If you wish to divide dough in half, now is the time to do it.
5. 5
   Place dough on floured wax paper and with floured hands, form into a log. Approximately 1 1/2 around.
6. 6
   Wrap log(s) snugly in paper, then refrigerate until firm. About 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Once firm, unwrap log(s) and slice dough into cookies just under 1/2 inch thick. Let sit at room temperature for five minutes if crumbling occurs.
8. 8
   Place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart and cook at 350 degrees until lightly golden. (Approximately 20 minutes).
9. 9
   Cool and enjoy!