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    Home » Our latest posts » Cookies

    Delightful Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread: Fill the Cookie Jar

    November 3, 2016 Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts

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    Persian Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread: crunchy buttery cookies studded with dried cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts. 

    Come on in to my kitchen where we are baking up these delightful Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. I made these for our monthly Fill the Cookie Jar party where our theme is Thanksgiving or Fall cookies.

    Persian Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread: crunchy buttery cookies studded with dried cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts.

    I have had this recipe planned for today's FTCJ post for months! What would Thanksgiving be without cranberries? But, these amazing cookies use dried cranberries so you can enjoy them all year. And after one bite, trust me you will want to make them again.

     

    Originally, I made bite sized versions of these for the faculty at my son's school way back in August along with the Amish Sugarless Cookies (September Fill the Cookie Jar post) and the Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookie Copycat (August Fill the Cookie Jar post).

    Persian Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread, Amish Sugarless Cookies and Copycat Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

     

    The next day, I heard confessions of chicanery and theft among the first staff members that tried these and wanted to keep them all for themselves. Four different people asked me for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again. Though next time I think I will keep the pistachio pieces larger instead of the fine chop I did.

     

    The recipe originally came from Enzie at Portraits from NC. Her recipes are great and her paintings are even more spectacular! She created these after trying them at a Persian Bakery. I am not sure if they have a name in Perisan, if they do please let me know in the comments.

     

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    Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread

    Persian Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread: crunchy buttery cookies studded with dried cranberries and chopped pistachio nuts.
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4.5 oz butter (softened)
    • ¾ cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup pistachio nuts (halved or chopped)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
    • In a mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla and mix to combine.
    • Add flour until combined. Stir in cranberries and pistachios.
    • Drop by tablespoonful on baking sheet leaving 2 inches between for spreading.
    • Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are just beginning to change color.
    • Let cool for a minute or two on the pan then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

     

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Wendy Klik

      November 03, 2016 at 7:36 am

      I can just imagine how tender and tasty these butter cookies were. Love the addition of cranberries.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:07 pm

        The were quite tender.

    2. Tracy | Pale Yellow

      November 03, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Love the simple ingredient list. No surprise they were all snatched up!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:08 pm

        Simple is usually best when it comes to cookies.

    3. Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures

      November 03, 2016 at 11:50 am

      I love pistachios! I bet they're amazing in cookies!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        I will be trying them in even more cookies now, they are fabulous.

    4. Susan

      November 03, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Your son's school staff paid you the highest compliments over these cookies. I am definitely giving them a try with all those rave reviews.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        When the Vice Principal tries to dupe the Principal that says something, doesn't it? ha ha!

    5. Joanne/Wine Lady Cooks

      November 03, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      This is a great shortbread cookie, love how you can add in cranberries and pistachios for a Fall Cookie. Great recipe that is quick and easy which is always my favorite as well. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:03 pm

        Quick and easy are my favorites too.

    6. Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cokies

      November 03, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Love cranberries. Even more than my love for them is my love of pistachios, so I know I would adore this cookie!!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 03, 2016 at 8:03 pm

        I'd never really thought to put pistachio in cookies before but they were great.

    7. GiGi Eats

      November 03, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      These cookies TOTALLY remind me of XMAS and I could NOT be more excited for the holidays - but first... WEDDING!!!!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 04, 2016 at 10:25 am

        I guessed that was what your "big news" announcement was going to be. Congratulations!

    8. Cindy's Recipes and Writings

      November 04, 2016 at 3:13 am

      What a great choice for shortbread! Love these Audrey!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 04, 2016 at 10:26 am

        Shortbread is always a winner in my house and the pistachios were incredible.

    9. Erin Table for Seven

      November 04, 2016 at 11:12 am

      These looks delicious..What a great combo of cranberry and pistachios!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 07, 2016 at 7:14 am

        It was a great combination and now I am seeing it everywhere.

    10. Nichole @ Cookaholic Wife

      November 05, 2016 at 10:51 am

      I haven't had pistachios in forever. Now I want them...in these cookies!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 07, 2016 at 7:14 am

        I had to hide them from my husband or he would have eaten them all before i could make the cookies.

    11. Cynthia

      November 06, 2016 at 11:02 am

      Love pistachios! What a great combination of ingredients. I love your story too! I am so glad you are a part of the Fill The Cookie Jar group! See you next month.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 07, 2016 at 7:13 am

        Thank you for starting and organizing this group through thick and thin!

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