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Raspberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Raspberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for Sweet Moments

These Raspberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies beautifully blend tart raspberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any sweet occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base of the cookie
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries Adds tartness
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios Roughly chopped
  • Extra Sugar For sprinkling, optional

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in raspberries and pistachios using a rubber spatula.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle sugar over the tops of each cookie mound if desired.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove while soft to maintain texture.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Use a cookie scoop for uniform size.

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