White chocolate, cranberry, and pistachio cookies

Recipe for White chocolate, cranberry, and pistachio cookies

These cookies combine the soft sweetness of white chocolate with the natural tartness of dried cranberries and the crunchy flavor of pistachio, creating a perfect balance in every bite. They are ideal for a snack or for sharing with family, providing a delicious aroma and a texture that everyone will love.

Preparation time

To organize your kitchen times well, here are the details.

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 10-15 minutes
• Total: 25-30 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

For the dough

• 100 gr of butter at room temperature
• 200 gr of brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of molasses (can be regular honey)
• 125 gr of self-rising flour
• 125 gr of all-purpose flour
• 50 gr of shelled pistachios
• 100 gr of dried cranberries
• 100 gr of white chocolate

If you don't have self-rising flour, you can mix 125 g of regular flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder as a practical substitute.

Utensils we will use

• Mixer or hand whisk
• Baking tray
• Baking paper
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Cookie cooling rack

Preparation

1. Prepare dry ingredients and fruits

1. Chop ingredients:
   • Cut the pistachios into medium pieces, without worrying about uniformity.
   • Chop the dried cranberries to distribute them well in the dough.
   • Cut the white chocolate into large pieces so that there are visible chunks in the cookie.
2. Cut the pistachios into medium pieces, without worrying about uniformity.
3. Chop the dried cranberries to distribute them well in the dough.
4. Cut the white chocolate into large pieces so that there are visible chunks in the cookie.
5. Preheat the oven:
   • Turn on the oven to 190 ºC so that it is ready when you finish the mixture.
   • Prepare the tray with baking paper to prevent sticking.
6. Turn on the oven to 190 ºC so that it is ready when you finish the mixture.
7. Prepare the tray with baking paper to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the dough

1. Mix butter and sugar:
   • Beat the room temperature butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.
2. Beat the room temperature butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.
3. Add wet ingredients:
   • Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Mix well to achieve a uniform texture.
4. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Mix well to achieve a uniform texture.
5. Add flours:
   • Gradually incorporate the self-rising flour and regular flour, mixing gently to prevent lumps from forming.
6. Gradually incorporate the self-rising flour and regular flour, mixing gently to prevent lumps from forming.
7. Incorporate fruits and chocolate:
   • Add the chopped pistachios, cranberries, and white chocolate pieces to the mixture and stir to distribute them well.
8. Add the chopped pistachios, cranberries, and white chocolate pieces to the mixture and stir to distribute them well.

3. Form and bake the cookies

1. Form balls:
   • Take portions of dough with a small spoon and form balls with your hands to make them uniform.
2. Take portions of dough with a small spoon and form balls with your hands to make them uniform.
3. Place on tray:
   • Place the balls on the tray with space between them so they don't stick together when baking.
   • If you prefer, flatten them a little to give them a typical cookie shape.
4. Place the balls on the tray with space between them so they don't stick together when baking.
5. If you prefer, flatten them a little to give them a typical cookie shape.
6. Bake:
   • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges begin to lightly brown.
   • Avoid opening the oven before 10 minutes so they don't flatten too much.
7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges begin to lightly brown.
8. Avoid opening the oven before 10 minutes so they don't flatten too much.

4. To finish and serve

Let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This way they will maintain their crispy on the outside and soft on the inside texture. Serve them alone, or accompany them with a hot drink to enhance the experience. These charming cookies are part of the most beloved recipes such as the Florentine cookies and other delicious bites.

I want to share these tips with you

• Use room temperature butter: This makes it easier for the mixture to integrate better, avoiding dense doughs or lumps.
• Do not overload the tray: Leave enough space for the cookies to grow and not stick.
• You can substitute molasses for regular honey: both provide moisture and a natural sweet touch that enhances the flavors.
• For an extra aroma, add orange or lemon zest: enhances the flavor and combines very well with pistachio and cranberries.
• If you like crispier cookies, bake for a few extra minutes: always making sure they don't burn to get a SweetWhite perfect.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 180 kcal
• Proteins: 3 g
• Fats: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 22 g
• Fiber: 1.5 g

Approximate values per serving of one cookie.

5 keys to make it perfect

• Ingredient quality: Choose a real pistachio fresh and quality white chocolate for a more intense flavor.
• Controlled oven temperature: Baking at 190 ºC allows for good browning without burning the chocolates and nuts.
• Uniform mix: Thoroughly incorporate the butter with the sugar and then gradually add the dry ingredients to avoid lumps or hard doughs.
• Equal portions: Form uniform-sized balls so that all cookies bake evenly.
• Minimum resting times: Let them cool a bit before transferring them to the rack to prevent them from breaking.

When is it ideal to enjoy it?

These white chocolate, cranberry, and pistachio cookies are ideal for a sweet treat on a cool afternoon, when the warm aroma can fill the house and create a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for sharing at family gatherings, such as WhiteDelight on special occasions or simply to accompany a coffee on a workday. Due to their texture and flavor, they are also a charming option for celebrations and for gifting during the holiday season, creating a personal and delicious touch.

Comparative table with other similar cookies

To complement the experience, you can visit other dessert recipes that combine fruits and nuts such as the autumn masks in cheesecake or the pumpkin and oat cookies, which you will also love.

Do you want to try other essential flavors?

An excellent complement for the palate is to accompany these cookies with a light dip, it can be the shrimp dip or a fresh salad, like the pasta salad with zucchini, to make a complete and delicious snack.

Watch in this video how to achieve the ideal texture so that your pistachio and cranberry cookies turn out perfect, with tips for not overbeating the dough.

Professional tips for baking cookies at home and avoiding common mistakes, from oven temperature to correct cooling to get the ideal result everyone will love.