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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful shortbread cookie featuring the flavors of tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any holiday gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • ½ cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in the cranberries and pistachios evenly.
  8. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick or roll it out and cut into shapes.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Slice the chilled dough and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For variations, you can use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version, and experiment with other nuts like walnuts or pecans.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Cranberry, Pistachio, Shortbread, Cookies, Holiday, Dessert