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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: Simply Irresistible Treats

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season, combining tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Richness and tenderness
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional for more nutty flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For structure
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Cranberries For tartness and color
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pistachios Adds crunch
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Optional for citrus brightness
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate For drizzling on top
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil Helps melt white chocolate smoothly

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoon of almond extract.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon of salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of chopped cranberries and 0.5 cup of chopped pistachios.
  6. Transfer the dough to the baking pan and press down evenly. Score the top lightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Melt 0.5 cup of white chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and drizzle over cookies.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To prevent tough cookies, avoid overmixing the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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