Buttery, Crumbly & Festive – The Perfect Holiday Cookie!
These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are a delightful mix of rich butteriness, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios—perfect for Christmas cookie trays, edible gifts, or a sweet treat with tea. Easy to make and impossibly addictive!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍪 Classic Shortbread Texture – Melt-in-your-mouth tender.
🎄 Festive & Colorful – Red cranberries + green pistachios = holiday vibes!
🌰 Sweet & Nutty – Perfect balance of flavors.
⏱ Simple to Make – No mixer required!
Ingredients
(Makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies
1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (60g) dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup (60g) shelled pistachios, chopped
For Decoration (Optional)
2 oz (60g) white chocolate, melted
Extra chopped pistachios & cranberries