Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are the perfect indulgence for your holiday celebrations. These rich, buttery cookies combine the tartness of dried cranberries with the crunch of pistachios, creating a delightful treat that looks as fancy as it tastes. Easy to make and beautifully presented, they are ideal for gifting or serving at festive gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results. Drizzle with white chocolate for an extra touch of elegance, and enjoy these cookies as a sweet snack or dessert that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp almond extract.
- Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, and optional orange zest.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan, scoring lightly on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before drizzling with melted white chocolate mixed with 1 tbsp coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg