Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cranberries, cut into small peices
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 dash clove
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Add cranberries, flour cloves, and cinnamon.

3. Mix until doughy.

4. If you wish to divide dough in half, now is the time to do it.

5. Place dough on floured wax paper and with floured hands, form into a log. Approximately 1 1/2 around.

6. Wrap log(s) snugly in paper, then refrigerate until firm. About 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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. Place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart and cook at 350 degrees until lightly golden. (Approximately 20 minutes).

9. Cool and enjoy!