Pistachio Cranberry Icebox Cookies

25m
Prep Time
10-12m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In


"Red and green flecks of nuts and fruit make these buttery cookies perfect for a holiday cookie exchange or gift box. The modified recipe comes from the Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls in Logan, Ohio. Featured on Midwest Living's facebook page. Note: Chill for 2 hours before slicing and baking!"

Original is 60 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (8.8 g)
  • Calories 42.1
  • Total Fat - 2.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 6.1 mg
  • Sodium - 34.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 3.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
  • Sugars - 1.2 g
  • Protein - 0.6 g
  • Calcium - 2.6 mg
  • Iron - 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add the sugar, cinnamon, orange zest and salt, if using. Beat about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Step 3

Reduce speed to low. Gradually beat in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, switching to a wooden spoon if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in pistachios and cranberries; use hands to knead dough until smooth.

Step 5

Divide dough in half. On waxed paper, shape each half into an 8 1/2-inch log (about 1 1/2 inches across).

Step 6

Lift and smooth the waxed paper to help shape the logs. Wrap each log in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Chill about 2 hours, or until dough is firm enough to slice.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 8

Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Rotate log while cutting to prevent flattening. (If dough gets too soft to slice, freeze briefly until firm enough to slice.)

Step 9

Place slices 1 inch apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

Step 10

Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and just starting to brown.

Step 11

Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before moving to a storage container.

Step 12

Yield: approximately 60 cookies

Tips


  • Electric mixer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Wax paper
  • Parchment paper

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