Description
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to whip up and will impress everyone at your next gathering. With their vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, they create a warm, inviting atmosphere in your kitchen. Bake a batch to enjoy with tea or gift to friends and family—these treats will disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries, pistachios, and vanilla extract.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg