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Buttery Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious buttery shortbread cookies with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the flour and cornstarch until the dough comes together.
  3. Fold in the cranberries and pistachios.
  4. Shape the dough into logs and chill in the refrigerator.
  5. Slice the logs and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until lightly golden around the edges, about 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining shape and enhancing flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg