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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: A Festive Delight

Discover the joy of Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a festive treat with buttery goodness, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened, salted or unsalted
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar do not use granulated sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla preferred
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Cranberries or dried pineapple for a twist
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pistachios omit for nut-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
For the Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate for melting
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil for a silky drizzle

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla and almond extracts to the creamed mixture and mix until incorporated.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped cranberries and pistachios into the dough gently.
  6. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan and press it evenly, scoring lightly for cutting later.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack after removing from the oven.
  9. Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
  10. Lift cookies from the pan and cut into squares or bars for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Freezing is also an option for up to 3 months.

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