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Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread Cookies are easy, buttery cookies filled with dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and orange zest. Perfect holiday cookies!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 116 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts , chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together flour, cinnamon and salt then add gradually into the stand mixer on low speed until just combined.
  4. Add in the pistachios, cranberries and orange zest and mix for just 5 seconds until combined.
  5. Separate the dough into two balls and roll into logs.
  6. Wrap each piece of dough with saran wrap and freeze for 3 hours.
  7. Cut cookies 1/2" thick and bake for 12-15 minutes or until just golden.

Nutrition Information

Calories 116kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116

% Daily Value*

Calories 116kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 172IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.