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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies


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  • Author: angela
  • Total Time: 96 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies featuring tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and a hint of orange zest, wrapped in melt-in-your-mouth shortbread.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: mix in the flour, salt, and orange zest.
  3. Add the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
  4. Form the dough into a log shape on parchment paper.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
  8. Bake for approximately 14-16 minutes until set and edges are golden.
  9. Enjoy! Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week. For crispiness, warm in the oven if they soften.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3.5g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.8g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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