Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for Joyful Holidays
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Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for Festive Cheer
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup Butter (Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor)
- 1 large Egg (No direct substitution recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (No substitute required)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Essential for balance)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Use gluten-free flour blend for variation)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (For dusting)
- 1 cup Pistachios (Can substitute with almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries (Fresh cranberries may be used in finely chopped form)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add one egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, salt, and powdered sugar, folding gently.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and dried cranberries.
- Shape portions of dough into small wreaths on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg