Irresistible Pistachio Cranberry Cookies in 4 Simple Steps
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Festive holiday cookies with sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for gifting or holiday platters.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped if large)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Roll dough into logs and shape into small rings. Press pistachios and cranberries onto the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Optional almond extract enhances flavor.
- Great for holiday gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg