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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Indulge in these buttery shortbread cookies filled with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios, drizzled with silky white chocolate—a perfect treat for any festive gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract to the buttery mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add this dry mix to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the cranberries and pistachios.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between them.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Drizzling
  1. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Allow cookies to cool before drizzling with white chocolate to avoid a melted mess. Feel free to add extra cranberries if desired. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.