Cherry Pistachio Wedding Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Cherry Pistachio Wedding Cookies, a festive twist on the classic buttery treat that's perfect for holidays, weddings, or special celebrations. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies combine the delicate sweetness of powdered sugar with the tangy pop of dried cherries and the rich nuttiness of chopped pistachios. Flavored with a hint of almond and vanilla extracts, these cookies are baked to tender perfection and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar. With their vibrant flecks of red and green, they’re as stunning on a dessert table as they are delicious. Quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and easy to store, these elegant cookies are ideal for gifting, entertaining, or simply savoring with a cup of tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dough)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Dried cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cup Shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar (used for the dough) together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Use a hand or stand mixer for best results.
Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
Fold in the chopped dried cherries and pistachios using a spatula or wooden spoon, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball using your palms. Place the dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pour the powdered sugar (for coating) into a shallow bowl. Once the cookies are completely cool, roll each one in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy their delicate, festive flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.0 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.1 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.2 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
