These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining the tartness of cranberries with the rich flavor of pistachios, these cookies make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
This straightforward recipe yields buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for gifting or enjoying with a warm cup of tea, these Christmas cookies are a festive favorite.
Festive Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
This recipe for Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies features a simple blend of flour, butter, sugar, and chopped cranberries and pistachios. The cookies are easy to make and require about 30 minutes from start to finish, yielding approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Cranberries and Pistachios: Fold in the chopped cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into a log shape, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice and Bake: Once chilled, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
