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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for Quick Sweet Bliss

Enjoy these Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a delightful blend of buttery richness and unique flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract avoid imitation vanilla
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute up to half with whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt can use sea salt
For the Mix-ins
  • ¾ cup Dried Cranberries look for plump, glossy cranberries
  • ¾ cup Roasted Unsalted Pistachios can substitute with roasted seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

How to Make Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually blend in ½ cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is light and glossy, which takes around 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until well mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Gently incorporate ¾ cup of dried cranberries and ¾ cup of roasted pistachios using a spatula.
  7. Form the dough into logs or balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and preheat.
  9. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt before serving.

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