Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 🧈
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios 💚
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
🥣 Step 1: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
🌾 Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
- Add flour and salt slowly.
- Mix until soft dough forms.
🫐 Step 3: Add Cranberries & Pistachios
- Fold cranberries and pistachios into the dough evenly.
🍥 Step 4: Shape the Dough
- Divide dough into 2 parts.
- Roll each into a log shape.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
❄️ Step 5: Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until firm.
🔪 Step 6: Slice Cookies
- Remove dough from fridge.
- Slice into round cookies.
🔥 Step 7: Bake
- Place cookies on baking tray.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until edges are light golden.
🍪 Step 8: Cool & Serve
- Let cookies cool for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy with tea or coffee ☕✨
💡 Tips
✅ Chill dough well for perfect slices
✅ Don’t overbake for soft buttery texture
✅ Add white chocolate chips for extra flavor 🤍
❓Q/A
❓Can I freeze the dough?
✅ Yes, freeze for up to 2 months.
❓Can I use almonds instead of pistachios?
✅ Yes, almonds or walnuts work great.
❓How long do they stay fresh?
✅ Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
✨ Buttery and soft
✨ Sweet cranberry flavor
✨ Crunchy pistachios
✨ Perfect holiday-style cookies 🍪💚