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Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

These festive cookies are adorned with sweet-tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. They're the perfect addition to your holiday cookie collection.

Original recipe: leitesculinaria.com

Yield:
30 servings
Prep:
20 min
Cook:
15 min
Total:
215 min
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Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Ingredients

  1. 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted butter (softened)
  2. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  3. 1 large egg yolk (at room temperature)
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  6. 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  7. 1 cup chopped pistachios
  8. 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Add the flour and salt and mix until just combined. Stir in the chopped pistachios and dried cranberries until fully incorporated.
  4. Divide the dough in half, and form two 6-inch-long (15 cm) logs that are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. The dough can be chilled for a couple of days before baking.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and peel off the plastic wrap. Cut the ends off each log, and then slice each one into 3/8-inch-thick (1 cm) slices, or 13 or 14 equal-size slices per log. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 1⁄2 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) between each one.
  7. Bake until the tops of the cookies are set and the edges are lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.