Description
Fragrant, chewy cookies studded with tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and warm aromatic cardamom.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom in a separate bowl.
- 5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios.
- 7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
- 8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before adding them.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
- White chocolate chips pair beautifully with these flavors as an optional add-in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: cranberry, pistachio, cardamom, cookies, holiday baking