Description
Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies are a delightful blend of nutty, creamy pistachios and tart cranberries, perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday celebrations. These charming wreath-shaped cookies offer a crunchy exterior with a chewy center, making them an irresistible treat that will dazzle at any dessert table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, chopped pistachios, and dried cranberries.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets and shape them into wreaths by pressing down in the center.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool on racks before dusting lightly with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg