Sugar Cookies With Pistachio And Dried Cherries Recipe

A festive twist on a classic! These delightful sugar cookies, inspired by Food Network's "All-Star Holiday Cookies" (2007) and Robin Miller, combine the buttery goodness of sugar cookies with crunchy pistachios and sweet dried cherries. Whether you dip them in melted white chocolate (for an elegant touch) or stir chocolate chips directly into the dough (our little secret!), these cookies are guaranteed to be a holiday hit. Keep them airtight to maintain their freshness. Feel free to use store-bought sugar cookie dough, real cherries, or candied cherries for easy customization. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet stunning recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 376.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugar Cookies With Pistachio And Dried Cherries

  • Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • Dried Cherries
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chips

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How to Make Sugar Cookies With Pistachio And Dried Cherries

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Unroll the sugar cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface and press into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
  3. Evenly distribute 1/2 cup shelled pistachios and 1/2 cup dried cherries (or craisins) over the dough.
  4. Gently press the nuts and cherries into the dough. Reshape the dough into a log (approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide).
  5. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  6. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 7-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While cookies are baking, melt 8 ounces of white chocolate chips in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the bottom half of each cookie into the melted white chocolate. Place the dipped cookies onto wax paper or parchment paper to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

47g

Carbs

13g

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