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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbreads

Bill Harris・13 Comments

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbreads

If I had to pick two cookies that are perfect for the Christmas holiday, it would be wedding cookies and these cranberry pistachio shortbreads. Both use the same basic dough, so you can double the recipe and make both cookies.

I really like these cookies because they’re not overly sweet. However, I wouldn’t put these cookies in the health food category! I think referring to these cookies as buttery is a slight understatement. They do have two sticks of butter, but that’s a good thing, right?

I think you’ll enjoy these cookies as an addition to your spread of holiday treats.

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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbreads

Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Yield: 40 to 50 cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbreads

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

3/4 cup dried cranberries

3/4 pistachios, roasted and unsalted

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.

2. Whisk salt and flour together and add to butter mixture in batches, mixing well. Add cranberries and pistacios, mixing until well incorporated.

3. Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a 10 to 11 inch log. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

5. Slice dough logs into 1/4 inch rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a rack.

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I grew up in small town Mississippi eating traditional southern fare.A lifelong foodie, I started cooking and experimenting with food at a very young age. I started Southern Boy Dishes as a creative outlet and a way to share my love of food.
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Comments

  1. Dorothy says

    March 20, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    I love this recipe. It’s easy, few ingredients and flexible. I had some sliced hazelnuts and used them when I didn’t have pistachios. I also mixed it up once and put dried blueberries instead of cranberries. Of course I’ve also made them exactly as written. I love cookies that you can just slice up.

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  2. Nico says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    WOW! I just love shortbread. Made some from an old trusted recipe for stocking fillers. I love the combination of the cranberry and pistachios. Love the blog!

    Reply
  3. mjskit says

    December 24, 2013 at 2:40 am

    This cookie monster is drooling right now!!!
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!!!

    Reply
  4. shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

    December 23, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Gorgeous looking cookies Bill! And love the flavor combo of cranberries and pistachiosin a shortbread cookie!

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    • waharris1957 says

      December 23, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      I appreciate your visit, Shashi!

      Reply
  5. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    December 22, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    Butter cookies are never disappointing, love this version. So pretty.
    Happy Holidays!!

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  6. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    December 22, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Butter is always a good thing! And the more the better (hope my doctor isn’t reading this!). I’ll eat any and all cookies, but have a real weakness for shortbread. These look wonderful – thanks. I hope your holidays are most excellent.

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    • waharris1957 says

      December 22, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      I’m with you, John. You can’t have too much butter in my book! Thanks for your visit!

      Reply
  7. Kathi @ Laughingspatula.com says

    December 22, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    I am also not a big fan of overly sweet stuff…more of a savory girl… I think these fit the bill perfectly! I wonder if you could do a savory version? Rosemary? Would that be good or gross??

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    • waharris1957 says

      December 22, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      That’s a real interesting idea, Kathi! I think a rosemary (and maybe a little parmesan cheese) sounds wonderful. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out! Thanks for dropping by and happy holidays to you and your family!

      Reply
  8. Foodiewife says

    December 22, 2013 at 3:23 am

    These are really festive cookies. Gotta love shortbread. I agree with Sam. It’s a beautiful photo, indeed.

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  9. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Wow, such an impressive photo. It makes me want to dive right in and help myself. Love the combination of light green pistachios and dark red cranberries.
    Sam

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    • waharris1957 says

      December 21, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you, Sam! I appreciate your visit to SBD. Happy holidays to you and your family!

      Reply

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