Description
Chewy Pistachio Cranberry Cookies are a festive, chewy treat loaded with crunchy pistachios and tart dried cranberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (shelled, unsalted or lightly salted)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cranberries evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are great for holiday cookie trays or cozy snacking.
- They are quick to make with simple pantry staples.
- Ideal for cookie swaps or gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chewy Pistachio Cranberry Cookies