CHERRY PISTACHIO SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES

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Cherry Pistachio Slice-and-Bake Cookies image

Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Healthy     Self     Kidney Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 ounces dark chocolate (60%-70% cacao), chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter and oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour mixture to egg mixture in 5 batches. Stir in cherries and chocolate. Divide dough in half; form into two logs, 2 inches by 8 inches; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze, 1 hour. Heat oven to 350°. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Spread nuts on a cutting board; roll logs in nuts. Cut logs into 20 slices each and arrange on baking sheets. Press cookies lightly. Bake until golden, 8 to 9 minutes; transfer to wire rack.

Sylvester Nudjal
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These are my new favorite cookies! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Sylvia Lindahl
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas. The cherry and pistachio flavors are so festive.


Ahsantahir Tahir
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I made these cookies for my friend's birthday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Cach 008
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they always get rave reviews.


M hayat
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The cherry flavor is really strong and the pistachio pieces add a nice crunch.


Siham Seman
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cherries add a nice tartness that complements the sweetness of the pistachio.


Atuhaire Rose
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I love the way these cookies look when they're baked. The cherry and pistachio pieces make them so festive.


Zada Khan
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and cutting out the cookies.


Thehaikyuu Bebe
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie for bake sales and potlucks.


Lyrical Scott
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of cherry and pistachio.