Description
Delightful shortbread cookies featuring sweet tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt while mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios using a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Experiment with different nuts or fruits as substitutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, cranberry, pistachio, dessert, baking