Delicious Cranberry Pistachio Cookies Recipe
These Cranberry Pistachio Cookies are a festive treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the crunch of pistachios, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cuppowdered sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoonsalt
- ½ cupdried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cupshelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 teaspoonorange zest (optional)
- Sparkling sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and optional orange zest, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in cranberries and pistachios.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and slice dough into rounds.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough improves flavor and texture; do not skip this step.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 per cookie
- Protein: 2 g