Best 8 Cran Pistachio Cookies Recipes

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From their beautiful contrasting color to their unique sweet yet tart flavor, cranberry pistachio cookies are sure to be a hit. With their slight chewiness and a delightful crunch from the pistachios, this tasty treat offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Whether you are looking for a festive holiday cookie or a special dessert for a gathering with friends, these delectable cranberry pistachio cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

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PISTACHIO CRANBERRY COOKIES



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I came up with this recipe one year when looking for a cookie that had a little red and green in it. The combination of cranberries and pistachios is delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRAN-PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Pistachios, pudding mix and cranberries stir up with sugar cookie mix for a melt-in-your-mouth cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

Reynolds™ Parchment Paper
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 box (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 cup dry-roasted salted pistachio nuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with Reynolds Parchment Paper; set aside. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, pudding mix and flour. Stir in melted butter and eggs until soft dough forms. Add pistachios and cranberries; mix well.
  • Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheet. Press with fingers to slightly flatten.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

RON'S CHEDDAR, CRANBERRY AND PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Provided by Ron Ben-Israel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick), at room-temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar
1 large egg
1cup all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup toasted chopped pistachios
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, sugar and cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Do not incorporate too much air by raising the speed. Beat in the egg until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne to combine. Mix in the pistachios and cranberries.
  • On low speed, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter-cheese mixture in a few additions, scraping the bowl and beater in between.
  • Spread the dough along the edge of a large piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Using the edges of the paper or plastic, roll the dough into a log shape about 12 inches long. Twist the ends to close. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or freeze up to four weeks.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the dough log and, using a sharp knife, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

PISTACHIO COOKIES



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This wonderful cookie is always part of my holiday cookie treats. They are fun to make and everyone will be impress with how pretty the green coloring is.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 3 drops green food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pistachios or pecans
1/2 cup green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and confectioners' sugar until blended (mixture will clump together). Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract and food coloring. , Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, cream of tarter and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in colored sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI



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The red and green make a great Christmas cookie. Have used other nuts instead of pistachios with success. If your pistachios are salted, omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt from the recipe.

Provided by Gerry Meyer

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup light olive oil
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
  • Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY COOKIES



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These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite - make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 30m

Yield Makes 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

175g butter , softened
85g golden caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
225g plain flour
75g pistachios
75g dried cranberries

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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From Robinhood flour Posting for safe keeping. This makes alot of cookies DOUGH NEEDS CHILLED OVERNIGHT and is not included in prep time TIP: Plastic wrap boxes work well for shaping square cookies. Line box with plastic wrap and pack dough firmly inside. Wash and dry frozen juice containers and fill with dough for perfectly round cookies. Simply remove bottom of containers and push out the chilled dough. Also, as a substitute for the cranberries and the pistachios, use any combination of your favourite dried fruit and nuts. TIP # 2 Rolls in refrigerator for 3 months or freezer for 6 months

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup pistachio nut, chopped
3/4 cup cranberries, dried

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.6, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 378.8, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 26.5, Protein 8.3

CRAN-PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Pistachios, pudding mix and cranberries stir up with sugar cookie mix for a melt-in-your-mouth cookie.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound 1.5 ounce) pouch Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1 (4 serving size) package pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
¼ cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
2 large eggs eggs
1 cup dry-roasted salted pistachio nuts, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix cookie mix, pudding mix and flour in bowl. Stir in melted butter and eggs until soft dough forms. Add pistachios and cranberries; blend well.
  • Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fingers to slightly flatten.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Look for fresh cranberries and pistachios, and use real butter and sugar.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and the centers will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will take too long to bake and they will be dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry pistachio cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cranberry pistachio cookies turn out perfect every time.

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