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A wire rack loaded with freshly baked white chocolate cranberry pistachio cookies.
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5 from 3 votes

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies Recipe

These white chocolate cranberry pistachio cookies are thick and chewy. The flavors balance each other out perfectly: sweet, salty, tart and nutty. They will quickly become a holiday favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: christmas cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher sea salt
  • 1 c. chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c. coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios
  • 1/3 c. coarsely chopped dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, cream the butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugars, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • With mixing speed on low, gradually add the dry ingredients until a few streaks remain. Fold in the white chocolate, pistachios and cranberries with a spatula.
  • Using a standard size cookie scoop, portion dough and roll into smooth balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg