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White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

These White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies are incredibly soft and buttery, combining salty and sweet flavors in every bite.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • silicone spatula
  • Glass Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch aka cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup white chocolate morsels or chopped white chocolate
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup salted pistachios shells removed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the egg and vanilla on high speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt together until combined. On low speed, slowly mix into the wet ingredients until combined. The cookie dough will be quite thick. Add the white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and pistachios, mix on low for about 5-10 seconds until evenly disbursed. Cover dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes (or 30 minutes if chilled longer than 2 hours). Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Once chilled, scoop and roll balls of dough, about 1 Tablespoon each, into balls. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until barely golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week. Baked cookies freeze well for up to three months, and unbaked cookie dough balls can also freeze well for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cookies, cranberry, holiday, pistachio, white chocolate
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