I've shared this recipe before, but I thought it would be good to share again today. It's my mom's absolute favorite cookie so I make it for Christmas, Easter and anytime we're going on vacation. It's perfect for your Easter brunch table or just because. Be sure to put a few back for yourself - they don't last long! I usually make two batches so I can have two rolls in the freezer at any time.
Cranberry-Orange Pistachio Shortbread
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla, orange zest and orange juice. Add cranberries and pistachios, stir just until blended.
Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla, orange zest and orange juice. Add cranberries and pistachios, stir just until blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
Shape shortbread mixture into 2 logs. Wrap in wax paper & aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days. Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes prior to using (while oven preheats).
Pre-heat oven to 350F. Cut each log into 1/4” thick slices. Place on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges of cookies are slightly golden (mine take 10 minutes).
You can store these in an airtight container but mine never last that long.
***It's important to let your cookie dough rest before slicing to bake. Otherwise the logs are hard to cut and the slices crumble easily.***
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