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cranberry pistachio cookies

These buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies get a festive twist with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Ideal for year-round enjoyment or a delicious addition to your holiday baking list!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Pulse the cranberries a couple of times in a food processor and transfer them to a large bowl. Repeat the process with the pistachios and set them aside in the same bowl.
  3. In the same food processor, add the flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse 2-3 times until nicely mixed.
  4. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture. Drizzle in the almond extract and orange juice and pulse a couple more times to mix.
  5. Add the dough to the bowl with the cranberries and pistachios and mix by hand until fully combined.
  6. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, knead, and roll it into a log. Wrap the dough in cling wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Cut the chilled dough into 0.25-inch discs. Arrange the discs on the cookie sheets and bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Store them in an airtight container.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.