Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy. These delightful treats combine rich, buttery shortbread with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, creating a perfect harmony of flavors for the holiday season. Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate, they are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them ideal for gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With just three main ingredients, this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow, allowing you to impress family and friends without breaking a sweat. Get ready to bake these charming cookies that taste like Christmas morning!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 4 oz white chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt on low speed until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest if using.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, scoring lightly for easier cutting later.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden; let cool completely before cutting.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil; drizzle over cooled cookies and let set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg