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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies


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4.7 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies get a festive twist with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Ideal for year-round enjoyment or a delicious addition to your holiday baking list!


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Pulse the cranberries a couple of times in a food processor and transfer them to a large bowl. Repeat the process with the pistachios and set them aside in the same bowl.
  3. In the same food processor, add the flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse 2-3 times until nicely mixed.
  4. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture. Drizzle in the almond extract and orange juice and pulse a couple more times to mix.
  5. Add the dough to the bowl with the cranberries and pistachios and mix by hand until fully combined.
  6. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, knead, and roll it into a log. Wrap the dough in cling wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Cut the chilled dough into 1/4-inch discs. Arrange the discs on the cookie sheets and bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Store them in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 2.3 g
  • Sodium: 36.8 mg
  • Fat: 2.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.3 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg