📋 Cranberry Ginger Pistachio Sugar Cookies Recipe Card
These Cranberry Ginger Pistachio Sugar Cookies are festive, chewy, and bursting with holiday flavor! Sweet dried cranberries, warm crystallized ginger, and crunchy pistachios are folded into a buttery sugar cookie dough for a perfectly balanced bite. Ideal for Christmas cookie trays, tea time, or anytime you crave a sweet and spicy treat!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups 330g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks, 226g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups 300g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract optional
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup crystallized ginger finely chopped
- ½ cup shelled pistachios chopped
- Additional sugar for rolling optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
- Fold in the cranberries, crystallized ginger, and pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough (about 1.5 tablespoons per cookie) and roll into balls. Optionally, roll each ball in granulated sugar for a sparkly finish.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Chill dough on the tray in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking (this helps prevent spreading).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly soft – they will firm up as they cool.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- 🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with hot tea, mulled wine, or coffee.
- Sandwich two cookies with white chocolate or cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat.
- Add a drizzle of white chocolate and sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a festive presentation.
Notes
💡 Additional Tips:
Chop crystallized ginger finely to prevent overly spicy bites. Toast pistachios lightly before adding for more flavor. Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.
Chop crystallized ginger finely to prevent overly spicy bites. Toast pistachios lightly before adding for more flavor. Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.