Pistachio Cranberry Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18
Serving Size: 2

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Ingredients

- 1 cup butter - at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios - chopped fine
- 3/4 cup cranberries - chopped
- Powdered Sugar Frosting:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or flavor of choice 
 
Lively flavors and appealing textures highlight these irresistible cookies that are sure to be a
favorite treat for the Holidays.

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Directions

  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the milk, vanilla, salt and
    flour.
  • Mix until blended but don't over beat.
  • Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
  • Divide
    the dough in half to form two logs.
  • Roll into and 8 x 1 1/2 inch log.
  • Wrap each log in
    plastic wrap and chill for two hours.
  • Slice each log into 18 even slices.
  • Bake in a 375° F oven for approximately 12 minutes or until the edges are golden
    brown.
  • Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • While cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk and orange extract together until smooth.
  • Drizzle
    each cookie with the powdered sugar frosting.


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