Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Best Festive Treat
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combine the tartness of cranberries with the rich flavor of pistachios. They look fancy and are perfect for any festive occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle with white chocolate after the cookies have cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Treats