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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The Holiday Cookie That Actually Looks Fancy

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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are the perfect holiday treat that look elegant yet are incredibly easy to make. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies feature tart dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios, topped with a delightful white chocolate drizzle. Impress your guests this season with a batch of these festive cookies that taste as good as they look!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Zest of 1 orange (optional)
  • 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Gently fold in cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest if using.
  5. Press the dough into the prepared pan evenly and score lightly for easier cutting.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden but center is slightly underbaked. Cool completely in the pan.
  7. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave, then drizzle over cooled shortbread. Let set for about 15 minutes before cutting.

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