These Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies are everything you want in a holiday treat: buttery, slightly chewy, beautifully festive, and filled with sweet-tart dried cranberries, crunchy green pistachios, and creamy white chocolate.
They look gorgeous on a Christmas cookie platter, make wonderful homemade gifts, and are so delicious that they’ll quickly become a holiday tradition!
🎄 Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 10–12 minutes
Total time: About 1 hour
Yield: 24 cookies
🧈 Ingredients
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies — Sasha Cakes Chicago
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
¾ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
½ cup white chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
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Pistachio and cranberry cookies
1. Prepare the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugars: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
5. Add festive ingredients: Fold in dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, and white chocolate chips.
6. Chill the dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help prevent excessive spreading.
7. Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
9. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
✨ Tips for Perfect Christmas Cookies
Use softened butter: This creates a tender, buttery texture.
Don’t overmix: Mix just until the flour disappears.
Chop ingredients evenly: Smaller pieces help distribute cranberries and pistachios throughout every bite.
Don’t overbake: The cookies will continue setting as they cool.
Make them extra festive: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate.
🎁 Fun Variations
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White Chocolate Lovers: Add extra white chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies.
Orange Cranberry: Add 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest for a bright citrus flavor.
Holiday Shortbread: Replace the baking soda and egg with a shortbread-style dough for a crumbly, buttery cookie.
Extra Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking.
🎄 Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: Keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Cookie dough: Freeze shaped dough balls for up to 2 months and bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
❤️ Why You’ll Make These Every Christmas
These cookies bring together the perfect holiday colors: ruby-red cranberries, vibrant green pistachios, and snowy white chocolate.
They’re easy enough for a cozy afternoon of baking, elegant enough for holiday parties, and delicious enough to share with everyone you love.
One bite, and they’ll become part of your Christmas baking tradition! 🎅🍪
