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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for Festive Joy

Delight in these Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a simple yet festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract infuses warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt optional if using salted butter
For the Flavorful Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Cranberries or dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
For the Final Touch
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
  3. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest using a spatula.
  6. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, press evenly, and score the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes.
  9. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled cookies, then let it set for about 15 minutes.
  10. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift out the cookie slab and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies taste even better after a day’s rest. Store in an airtight container.

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