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Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies

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Celebrate the holidays with these festive Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies! Bursting with the flavors of pistachios and cranberries, these colorful cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for sharing or adding to your holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green sugar (for decoration, optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes) using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients:
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in Mix-Ins:
    • Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  • Shape the Cookies:
    • Roll the dough into small rounds (about 1 inch in diameter). Slightly flatten each round and use your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a small hole in the center, creating a wreath shape.
  • Decorate:
    • Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with green sugar, if desired, for a festive touch.
  • Bake:
    • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  • Cool:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Feel free to use red sugar in addition to green for extra holiday flair.
  • For an added decorative touch, drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze once cooled.

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