Cranberry Frosted Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry Frosted Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened; 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 whole Egg; 1 cup Finely Ground, Unsalted Shelled Pistachios; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar; 4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Dried Cranberries

Servings: persons

2/3 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened
2/3 cups Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 whole Egg
1 cup Finely Ground, Unsalted Shelled Pistachios
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
FOR THE FROSTING:
1-1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup Dried Cranberries

1
Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add egg, beat until blended. Add the ground pistachios, beat until smooth.
2
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir with a whisk. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the pistachio mixture. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place cookies 1 inch apart on a parchment or silicone-lined baking pan.
4
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
5
For the frosting:
6
In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar and cream until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7
Place cranberries in a food processor and pulse until a thick paste forms. Stir the cranberry paste into the frosting mixture until well blended.
8
Spread the frosting over the cookies. Allow the cookies to rest until the frosting has set.

811

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened, 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Frosted Pistachio Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Frosted Pistachio Cookies

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