Cranberry Pistachio Cookie Cups Recipes

PISTACHIO CRANBERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cereal, oats, cranberries and pistachios., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon. stir in the flour, then tip in the pistachios and cranberries - you might need to get your hands in at this stage to bring the mix together as a dough. Halve the dough and shape each half into a log about 5cm across. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 1 hr or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. slice the logs into 1cm-thick rounds, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 12-15 mins. Cool completely on the tray.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla together thoroughly.
• Add dry ingredinets gradually, mixing until smooth.
• Stir in nuts and cranberries.
• Shape dough into 2 rolls about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• Cut roll into 1/2 inch (5 mm) slices. Place on cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes or until light golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack and cool completely.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH PISTACHIOS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Chop pistachios until finely chopped. Chop cranberries.
• Combine butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until fluffy. Mix in pistachios, cranberries, cornstarch, and orange zest until well combined.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Poke the center of each ball with a floured finger until it makes a deep dimple. Fill with about 1/4 teaspoon cranberry sauce. Chill the cookies for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Transfer chilled cookies to a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Working in batches, bake cookies in the preheated oven, one sheet at a time, until the edges begin to turn light brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batches.
• Roll in powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.

CRANBERRY AND PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375. Combine butter and shortening; beat with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds. Add sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; beat until mixed. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until mixed. Beat in flour; until mixed. Stir in chocolate, cranberries and pistachios.
• Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated overn for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
• To store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.