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Cranberry and Pistachio Cookie Recipe

Buttery cookies chock full of pistachios and dried cranberries!
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ Cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¾ Cup Pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Chop cranberries and pistachios into small pieces. Set aside for later.
  • Place flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Whisk together and set bowl aside for later.
    2 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt
  • In a separate bowl, use a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment to mix the butter and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and mix for another minute.
    1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • Add the egg and vanilla to the mixing bowl. Mix well and scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
    1 large Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Add the pistachios and dried cranberries and mix until evenly distributed.
    ¾ Cup Dried Cranberries, ¾ Cup Pistachios
  • Roll the dough into rounded balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared cookie sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each one.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8 - 10 minutes. The cookies will be a light golden color on top.
  • Remove pans from oven and let cool for 5 minutes then move to cool completely on wire racks.
  • Optional: melt white chocolate and drizzle over finished cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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