Description
Delightful Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are perfect for the holiday season, combining tartness, freshness, and crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachio nuts
- 1 tablespoon additional freshly grated orange peel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel.
- In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and 1 egg until creamy.
- Gradually add 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to the wet mixture and mix gently.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped cranberries, 1/2 cup pistachios, and 1 tablespoon orange peel.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in orange sugar mixture to coat.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets and flatten each to about 1 1/2 inches.
- Bake for 7 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to rest on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg