Description
These buttery Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are filled with tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or enjoying with a hot drink, they’re festive and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined. Fold in chopped cranberries and pistachios.
- Divide dough in half and shape into two logs about 2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key to clean slicing and minimal spreading.
- Roll logs in sugar before slicing for a sparkling edge.
- Add a touch of orange zest for extra holiday flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg