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cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies

Buttery Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies You'll Love

Delicious cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies that are buttery, crumbly, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Baking
Cuisine: Baking
Keyword: Baking
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Sarah Monares

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted raw pistachios
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast raw pistachios for about 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and chop. Pulse dried cranberries until finely chopped.
  • In a stand mixer, combine room-temperature butter, sugar, and salt. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix until smooth.
  • Add toasted pistachios and chopped cranberries to dough. Mix on low until evenly distributed.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
  • Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick each cookie with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Chill cookies in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake cookies for 25-30 minutes until pale golden and edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Toast pistachios to enhance flavor.
  • Aerate butter for a tender cookie.
  • Chilling dough helps maintain shape during baking.
  • Bake at low temperature for even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g