Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Cranberry Pistachio Snowflake Cookies. These soft, buttery treats combine tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With their stunning snowflake shape, they not only taste amazing but also add a cheerful touch to any holiday gathering or cozy get-together. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible cookie recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cranberries and pistachios using a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden while centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g (includes Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg