Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies: The Festive Holiday Treat You’ll Want to Bake Every Year
There’s something truly magical about the holiday season, and nothing captures that spirit quite like a batch of freshly baked cookies filled with vibrant red cranberries and bright green pistachios. These Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies are everything you want in a holiday treat — buttery, soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and absolutely bursting with festive color and flavor.
Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, filling up a holiday tin for a loved one, or simply treating yourself while the Christmas lights twinkle, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The tartness of the cranberries perfectly balances the rich, slightly nutty flavor of the pistachios, all wrapped up in a tender, buttery cookie dough. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 cup dried cranberries, plus extra for topping
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped, plus extra for topping
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