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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Enjoy festive Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies this holiday season.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British, Scottish
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
  • ½ cup pistachios chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add softened butter and sugar to a large bowl and cream together using a handmixer on medium speed until fluffy and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add in the vanilla and orange zest and beat until combined.
  • Add in the all purpose flour and salt and beat until fully incorporated. Stir in the cranberries and pistachios.
  • Form the dough into two 6 inch logs and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least hour hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ and line 2 baking sheets with silicon baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Cut the cookie dough into ½ inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes (rotating the pans half way through) or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday gift giving or as a festive treat for friends and family.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipes, holiday cookies
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