These Pistachio Cherry Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With their unique combination of flavors, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies collection.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends during the festive celebrations.
Delicious Pistachio Cherry Meltaway Cookies
These cookies feature a buttery base infused with ground pistachios and studded with sweet cherries. The meltaway texture makes them a favorite among Christmas cookies, and they are perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, and salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped dried cherries.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with Sugar: Once cooled, dust the cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.
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
