Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies – Buttery, Festive & Irresistible!


 

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios—these holiday cookies are easy to make, gorgeous to look at, and impossible to resist! Perfect for cookie swaps, gifts, or cozy winter baking.

🎄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Only 6 ingredients – Simple & elegant.
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Dough freezes beautifully.
✅ Buttery & crumbly – Classic shortbread perfection.
✅ Festive colors – Red cranberries + green pistachios = holiday magic!

🌰 Ingredients (Makes 24 Cookies)

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped

  • ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped

  • Optional: 1/4 tsp salt (if using unsalted butter)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions




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