Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for the Holidays
Delight your family and friends this holiday season with these Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies. These festive treats are not only visually appealing but also pack a unique flavor combination of crunchy pistachios and tart cranberries. Shaped like cheerful wreaths, they are perfect for any gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth on a busy weeknight. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cookies will surely become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter (or margarine)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pistachios (or almonds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
- 2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal mix for vegan)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and light brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Add eggs (or flaxseed mixture) and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in chopped pistachios and dried cranberries gently.
- Scoop portions of dough and shape into wreaths on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg