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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: A Festive Delight

Indulge in the festive Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature, can use salted butter
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Dried Cranberries can substitute with dried cherries or pineapple
  • ½ cup Chopped Pistachios can use chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest optional
For the Drizzle
  • ½ cup White Chocolate can substitute with dark chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat 1 cup of butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped dried cranberries, ½ cup of chopped pistachios, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and score the top lightly with a knife.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool completely in the pan, then melt ½ cup of white chocolate with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and drizzle over the cookies.
  9. Lift the cooled cookie slab out of the pan and cut into squares or bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For firmer texture, refrigerate them.

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