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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

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Crisp and buttery shortbread cookies filled with dried cranberries and toasted pistachios, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 15 minutes can help if the kitchen is warm. Watch baking time closely to prevent overbaking.

  • Author: Sam Razal
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg