Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies: A Festive Holiday Bake You’ll Make Every Year
There’s something truly magical about a cookie that looks as good as it tastes. These Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies are exactly that — soft, buttery drops of holiday joy, speckled with jewel-bright cranberries and crunchy green pistachios that naturally paint every batch in classic Christmas colors. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, filling up a gift tin for a loved one, or simply treating your family to something special this season, this recipe delivers every single time.
The best part? They come together surprisingly quickly, and you don’t need any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Just simple pantry staples transformed into something wonderfully festive. 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, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional but highly recommended)
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, plus extra for topping
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped, plus extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for extra softness)
Method
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