Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy. These cookies are a perfect harmony of rich, buttery shortbread and the vibrant flavors of tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Drizzled with creamy white chocolate, they not only taste heavenly but also present beautifully, making them an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With just three main ingredients, this easy recipe ensures you can whip up a batch without the stress typically associated with fancy cookies. In under an hour, you’ll have a deliciously elegant dessert that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add flour and salt; mix on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest if using.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan, score lightly for cutting, and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
- After cooling completely, melt white chocolate and drizzle over cooled shortbread. Let set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg