Orange, Cranberry, and Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Orange, cranberry, and pistachio shortbread cookies are a delicious version of one of my favorite cookies. Buttery and flaky, the shortbread cookie dough is super versatile. With green pistachios, red cranberries, and orange zest for flavor, this version is one of my favorites around the holidays.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (142 g)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest 6 g
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 ml
- ½ teaspoon salt 2.5 g
- ½ cup powdered sugar 60 g
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 190 g
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped (60 g)
- ½ cup pistachios chopped (60 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the butter by creaming 10 tablespoons (142 g) of unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Mix in 1 tablespoon (6 g) of orange zest and ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vanilla extract. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt and stir until fully incorporated.1 tablespoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually mix in ½ cup (60 g) of powdered sugar, ensuring it’s evenly blended for a light, creamy texture.½ cup powdered sugar
- Slowly add 1 ½ cups (190 g) of all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, stirring until a crumbly but cohesive dough forms.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Fold in ½ cup (60 g) of chopped dried cranberries and ½ cup (60 g) of chopped pistachios for festive flavor and texture.½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup pistachios
- Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick log on a floured surface. Wrap it tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough into ½-inch disks or use cookie cutters for decorative shapes.
- Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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