How to Make Shortbread Cookies with Pistachios and Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shortbread cookies are a classic treat that is loved by many for their buttery and crumbly texture. These delicious cookies are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own or dressed up with a variety of flavors and add-ins. One popular variation of shortbread cookies is to add pistachios and cranberries to the dough, creating a delightful combination of nuttiness and tartness that takes this classic treat to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Chop pistachios until finely chopped. Chop cranberries.
  • Combine butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Mix in pistachios, cranberries, cornstarch, and orange zest until well combined.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Poke the center of each ball with a floured finger until it makes a deep dimple. Fill with about 1/4 teaspoon cranberry sauce. Chill the cookies for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Transfer chilled cookies to a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Working in batches, bake cookies in the preheated oven, one sheet at a time, until the edges begin to turn light brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batches.
  • Roll in powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    76 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg