Cranberry Shortbread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Cranberry Shortbread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Dried cranberries and chopped pistachios add a seasonal taste and flair to these traditional cookies. They can be made ahead and frozen up to a month, letting you spend more time outside the kitchen this holiday season.

Ingredients

1 lemon
1 c. butter (no substitutions)
1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
.13 tsp. salt
1 large egg
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. dried cranberries
1 c. pistachios

Instructions

From lemon, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy. With mixer running, beat in egg, then lemon peel and juice, scraping side and bottom of bowl occasionally.
Add flour and beat on low until just incorporated. Stir in cranberries until evenly distributed.
Divide dough among 3 sheets waxed paper and roll into 1-inch logs. (If dough is sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling.) Wrap logs in waxed paper and refrigerate 45 minutes or until firm.
If using, divide pistachios among logs; press into dough to evenly coat. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 week.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In batches, with knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, rotating sheets on racks halfway through. Refrigerate remaining dough while cookies bake. Cool baked cookies on wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in freezer up to 1 month.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cranberry Shortbread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cranberry Shortbread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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