Description
These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crisp, and studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, gifting, or a cozy festive treat! 🍪🎄🌰
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- Extra sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and pistachios evenly.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Sprinkle with extra sugar if desired.
- Bake 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
💡 Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. These cookies can also be drizzled with white chocolate for a festive look!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cranberry pistachio cookies, shortbread cookies, holiday cookies, christmas cookies, festive treats