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    RECIPES » Dessert » Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

    Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

    Nov 11, 2020 · Last updated: Nov 16, 2021 by Gina · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    Pistachio Cranberry Cookies have a soft chewy dough, crunchy pistachios, mixed in with sweet dried cranberries, and a hint of almond. They are sure to become a family favorite.

    pistachio cranberry cookies on a plate
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    • Why these cookies are so good
    • Ingredients
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    • Tips for making ahead and freezin
    • Giving cookies as a gift
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    Why these cookies are so good

    These cookies have a soft and chewy dough with a hint of almond and vanilla. Crunchy bits of pistachios and pistachio pudding mix flavor the dough. Butter and dried cranberries add sweetness to each bite of the cookie.

    Ingredients

    What kind of pistachios do you use?

    You will want to choose a roasted and salted shelled pistachio for these cookies. Be sure they are fresh. Pistachios get chewy and stale tasting if left unsealed.

    What type of cranberry do you put in cookies?

    Use dried cranberries as opposed to fresh ones. Dried cranberries are made by partially dehydrating fresh cranberries, a process similar to making grapes into raisins. There are also reduced sugar dried cranberries to help lower calories in these cookies.

    Are the cookies gluten-free?

    This recipe uses almond flour so they are naturally gluten-free. Soft and chewy without the use of white flour!

    Tips for making ahead and freezin

    After you make the dough, Use a cookie scoop to make evenly proportioned dough balls. Place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and freeze for 24 hours. After the dough balls are frozen place in a ziplock type bag or air-tight container.

    When you are ready to bake, place dough on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and allow to thaw, then bake.

    How to store and keep them fresh

    Want to know the secret to keeping your cookies fresh while storing? It's a simple slice of white bread! The reason a slice of white bread works so well to keep cookies fresh is that it contains the moisture that your home-baked treats need to stay fresh. The cookies absorb this moisture from the bread, keeping them soft and supple like they just came out of the oven while the bread becomes stale and hard.

    Keep your cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread and they will remain fresh for days.

    Giving cookies as a gift

    Pistachio cranberry cookies are a great gift idea; cookies speak love! Make it extra special and easy for you by purchasing cookie gift boxes to deliver them in.

    Cardboard Gift Box With Window

    Christmas Cookie Boxes

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    Recipe

    pistachio cranberry cookies

    Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

    Gina
    Pistachio Cranberry Cookies have a soft chewy dough, crunchy pistachios, mixed in with sweet dried cranberries, and a hint of almond. They are sure to become a family favorite.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 85 kcal

    Equipment

    Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup butter softened
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup corn syrup
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 1 3.4 oz pistachio pudding mix box of instant
    • 1/2 cup cranberries dried

    Instructions
     

    • Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl
    • Add egg, vanilla, almond extract, corn syrup and mix well
    • Add flour and pudding, mix well
    • If you would like a greener cookie drip a few drops of green food coloring and mix well
    • Fold in cranberries
    • Place spoon size cookie dough balls on lightly greased cookie sheet
    • Bake 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. victoria

      December 04, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      What a great recipe! I'll have to give it a try. We have lots of cookie baking to do in the next few weeks and a big party here next weekend. I have lots to prepare for this Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing it.

      Victoria

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      • Gina Marie

        December 04, 2014 at 11:23 pm

        If we normally make this recipe with chocolate chips instead of cranberries, but thought the cranberries went nice with the green for a Christmas look. Also a powdered sugar and milk frosting is good on these.

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    2. victoria

      December 05, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Can't wait to give it a try. My daughters and I plan to bake all next week and our men plan to help taste test for us. :) Happy baking.

      Victoria

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