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cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies
Aria West

Irresistibly Buttery Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Delightful cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted Raw Pistachios
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the unsalted raw pistachios in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes until slightly brown. Chop them into smaller pieces and process the dried cranberries.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt for about 2 minutes. Gradually add sifted all-purpose flour until combined.
  3. Fold in the toasted pistachios and chopped cranberries. Shape the dough into a rectangle, roll to ½-inch thickness, and cut out cookies. Chill for 20 minutes.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake cookies for 25-30 minutes until pale golden.
  5. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Weigh Ingredients: Always weigh your ingredients for consistency.
  • Chill Dough: Essential for shape retention.
  • Use Quality Butter: Affects flavor significantly.
  • Watch Baking Time: Cookies should be pale golden.
  • Customize Wisely: Experiment but maintain texture.

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