Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delicious Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy. These cookies are a perfect blend of rich, buttery shortbread, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with smooth white chocolate for that bakery-worthy finish. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for a delightful gift, these easy-to-make cookies will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. With just three main ingredients and simple steps, you’ll find baking these treats as enjoyable as savoring them!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 4 oz white chocolate (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in cranberries, pistachios, and optional orange zest.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, scoring lightly for easier cutting later.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely before cutting.
- Melt white chocolate with coconut oil and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg