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Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies

Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for Festive Joy

These Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies blend delightful flavors for a perfect festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract pure vanilla is preferred
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt a pinch is sufficient
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Shelled pistachios finely chopped
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries chopped and plump
Optional Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 cup Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of finely chopped shelled pistachios and 1 cup of chopped dried cranberries.
  7. Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ring and place on the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Rotate trays halfway through.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and ensure eggs are at room temperature before mixing. Don't overmix to maintain a tender cookie texture.

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