Buttery, crumbly, and full of festive flavor—these cookies are the ultimate holiday treat! 💚❤️
Like a snow-dusted memory from Grandma’s kitchen, every bite melts with warmth.
🧂 Ingredients
🥣 Dough Base
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
🌰 Add-ins
½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
2 tbsp coarse sugar (for edges, optional)
✨ The scent of sweet butter and toasted nuts fills the room like a cozy sweater.
🔢 Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
Fold in cranberries and pistachios.
Shape dough into a log (2 inches thick), wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill for 1 hour or until firm. ❄️
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice chilled dough into ½-inch rounds.
Roll edges in coarse sugar if desired.
Place on parchment-lined tray and bake 12–14 mins until edges are golden. 🔥
Cool on wire rack completely.
🕒 Prep time: 15 min (+ chill time)
🕒 Bake time: 14 min
🍽️ Yields: 24 cookies
⭐ Difficulty: Easy