Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Delightful Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies with buttery texture and fruity tartness are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Cranberry Cookies, holiday cookies, Pistachio Cookies, shortbread
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
oven
mixing bowl
Whisk
baking sheet
parchment paper
plastic wrap
Wire rack
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
For the Add-ins
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Chopped pistachios
How to Make Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
Beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios gently until evenly distributed.
Shape the dough into a log, about 2 inches in diameter, on a lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra sweetness.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2mg