Description
These cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies are buttery, tender, and packed with tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, tea time, or make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
- 260 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 230 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 70 g dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 70 g pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and slightly pale. Add the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Add the chopped cranberries and pistachios and continue mixing until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and press it together. Shape into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches in diameter, or divide into two smaller logs.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, rotate the dough log occasionally while chilling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months before slicing and baking.
- Try substituting almonds or pecans for the pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
