New Zealand Holly Cookies
Celebrate the flavors of the holiday season with these irresistible New Zealand Holly Cookies—a delightful blend of warmth, texture, and festive charm. Packed with hearty rolled oats, finely chopped pistachios, and tart dried cranberries, these cookies deliver a perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness in every bite. A touch of cinnamon infuses the dough with cozy spice, while colorful red and green sugar sprinkles add a cheery holiday flair. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these cookies are perfect for festive gatherings, edible gifts, or simply elevating your holiday dessert spread. Easy to make and brimming with wholesome ingredients, New Zealand Holly Cookies are sure to become a family favorite this holiday season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 piece large egg
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 50 grams finely chopped pistachios
- 50 grams dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons red and green sugar sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes) using an electric mixer.
Mix in the vanilla extract and egg, beating until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
Stir in the rolled oats, chopped pistachios, and dried cranberries by hand until evenly distributed.
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle a pinch of red and green sugar sprinkles over the top of each cookie for decoration.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Remove the baking trays from the oven and let the cookies cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your New Zealand Holly Cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.5 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.2 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
