Cranberry Pistachio Butter Cookies

A simple, festive cookie with buttery richness, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Elegant and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Ingredients

‍ Instructions

1. Cream Butter & Sugar
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light, smooth, and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Add Vanilla
   Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.

3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
   Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix on low speed (or stir) just until the dough forms. Don’t overmix!

4. Fold in Add-ins
   Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries and pistachios using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.

5. Chill the Dough
   Divide the dough in half. Roll each portion into a log (about 2 inches thick). Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

6. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

7. Slice & Bake
   Unwrap the dough logs and slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should look set but not browned.

9. Cool
   Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They’ll firm up as they cool.

Tips & Variations

• Festive Touch: Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate, then sprinkle with crushed pistachios or dried cranberries.

• Brighten it up: Add ½ teaspoon of orange zest to the dough for a citrusy twist.

• Make-ahead: The dough logs can be frozen for up to 1 month. Slice and bake straight from the freezer—just add 1–2 minutes to bake time.

• Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• No eggs — ideal for sensitive diets!

• Crunchy, buttery texture with chewy tart bites from cranberries.

• Perfect slice-and-bake dough for holiday prep or edible gifting.

• Gorgeous presentation with ruby-red and emerald-green accents!