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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread


  • Author: mega-carte
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful shortbread cookie featuring tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for tea time or a sweet snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
  4. Fold in the cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until just starting to brown at the edges.
  8. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies pair well with tea and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: shortbread, cookies, dessert, cranberry, pistachio, baking