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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies


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  • Author: julie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies combining buttery goodness with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped (unsalted)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for extra crispness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed. If using cornstarch for extra crispness, add it at this stage.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg