The tempting combination of cranberries, coconut, and pistachios makes for a delightful treat that's perfect for the holiday season or any occasion. These cookies are not only a visual delight with their vibrant colors, but they also offer a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The tangy cranberries provide a burst of sweetness and tartness, while the coconut adds a tropical touch and the pistachios offer a nutty crunch. With their chewy texture and irresistible aroma, these cookies are sure to be a hit wherever you share them.
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PISTACHIO CRANBERRY COOKIES
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
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.
COCONUT PISTACHIO COOKIES
I altered my mom's famous chocolate chip cookie recipe to accommodate two of my favorite flavors, coconut and pistachio. These crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside cookies have been a huge hit ever since and one of my favorite to make. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Ashley Bohacz
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 28m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine shortening, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Beat slowly into the shortening mixture until thoroughly combined. Mix pistachios and coconut flakes into the dough using a large spoon or your hands until evenly distributed.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY COOKIES
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
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 AND PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Make and share this Cranberry and Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nurse_Corie
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 48 cookies, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5425.9, Fat 317.6, SaturatedFat 135.2, Cholesterol 667, Sodium 4482.8, Carbohydrate 624.3, Fiber 43.1, Sugar 321.9, Protein 82.2
CRANBERRY COCONUT COOKIES
Make and share this Cranberry Coconut Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WinnipegMom
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon, set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Stir in coconut, nuts and cranberries.
- Drop by the tablespoonful 2 inches apart on a greased sheet.
- Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 74.2, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.5
SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH PISTACHIOS AND CRANBERRIES
Light and tasty recipe for twist on basic shortbread with pistachios and cranberries. Store in airtight container until ready to serve.
Provided by artistikcosmetics
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 6.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have coconut extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
- Toast the pistachios before using them to enhance their flavor.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls and then flatten them slightly before baking. This will help the cookies to spread evenly.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
These Cranberry Coconut Pistachio Cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, coconut, and pistachios is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special cookie to bake, give these Cranberry Coconut Pistachio Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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