Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy
Indulge in the festive flavors of Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy. This delightful recipe combines rich, buttery shortbread with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with creamy white chocolate for a stunning finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts, these cookies are as impressive in appearance as they are easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a treat that looks like it came from a gourmet bakery but is made right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 4 oz white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cranberries, pistachios, and optional orange zest.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and score lightly into squares before baking for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- Once cooled, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cookies and let set before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg