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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for a Festive Crunch

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are easy-to-make festive treats, combining buttery texture with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar light and fluffy
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 pinch Salt
Flavor Boost
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios or almonds/walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Powdered Sugar for sprinkling
  • to taste Chopped Chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until combined but not overmixed.
  3. Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  4. Portion the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening each into a disk shape.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decoration
  1. If desired, sprinkle cooled cookies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for added elegance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 75mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and texture.

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