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White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Irresistibly Soft White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Delight in these White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies, blending chewy softness with tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened; do not substitute with margarine or shortening
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch essential for texture
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips adds creaminess
  • ¾ cup Dried Cranberries provides chewiness
  • ½ cup Chopped Pistachios unsalted recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the room temperature egg and mix until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for gatherings or gifts.

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