Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies for the Holidays
Delight your friends and family this holiday season with these Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Wreath Cookies! Bursting with the crunchy goodness of pistachios and the tart sweetness of cranberries, these festive wreath-shaped cookies are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, they will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter (or margarine)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pistachios (or almonds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or cherries)
- 2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal substitute)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for additional dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs (or flaxseed mixture) and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, chopped nuts, and dried fruit; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Shape dough into small rings on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden around edges.
- Cool on wire racks and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg