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Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Prep Time

15 min

Servings

36

Cook Time

12 min

CookiesEasy

Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Festive butter cookies studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
36
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup pistachios, chopped

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar.

  2. 2

    Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Fold in cranberries and pistachios.

  5. 5

    Shape into logs; wrap and chill 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Slice and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.

Baker's Tips

  • Perfect slice-and-bake holiday cookies
  • The red and green make them naturally festive