Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, ginger. Divide the dough in half; form each half into a 6x3x1-in. block. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap logs; cut the dough into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place on ungreased parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
