Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and pistachios.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the log into ¼-inch thick cookies and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a festive touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, festive treats, holiday baking