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Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies

Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for Holiday Cheer

These festive Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies combine earthy pistachios and tart cranberries for a delightful holiday treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Pistachios can be substituted with almonds or pecans
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries finely chopped fresh cranberries can be used
Decoration Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl and then gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cranberries gently into the dough.
  6. Shape the dough into wreaths by rolling into balls and forming circular shapes before placing on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack; decorate with powdered sugar once completely cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. Can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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