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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies That Wow Every Guest

Delicious Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies featuring tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free baking flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Cranberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios chopped
For the Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate melted
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil optional

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 2/3 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  3. Beat in 1 teaspoon each of vanilla and almond extracts until just incorporated.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped cranberries and 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly, and lightly score the top into squares.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring frequently.
  10. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled shortbread cookies and set aside to firm up before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Taste improves after a day or two, as flavors meld beautifully.

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