Cherry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for Festive Gifting!
Delicious Cherry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, perfect for festive gifting, especially for St. Patrick’s Day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green and pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cherries.
- If desired, divide the dough and add green and pink food coloring to each portion.
- Shape the dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
- Feel free to substitute other nuts or dried fruits as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg