Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy. These delightful treats combine the rich, buttery flavor of classic shortbread with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of pistachios, all drizzled with velvety white chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or cozying up at home with a cup of tea, these cookies are as easy to make as they are stunning to present. With just three main ingredients and minimal fuss, you can impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan and score lightly for easier cutting.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle over cooled shortbread. Allow it to set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg