Pistachio Cranberry and Crystallized Ginger Cookies

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Pistachio Cranberry and

Crystallized Ginger Cookies

A unique blend of flavors
make these delicious and crispy
cookies the perfect addition to your
holiday cookie tray~

Pistachio Cranberry and Crystallized Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pistachios
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
• 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, diced

Cooking Directions

1. In a food processor, (set aside 3 tablespoons pistachios) grind remaining pistachios with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add almond butter, combine well. Coarsely chop remaining 3 tablespoons pistachios, set aside.
2. In a bowl with an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla. Beat in the pistachio mixture until incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Slowly add to butter/pistachio mixture. Mix in remaining pistachios, dried cranberries and ginger.
4. Divide into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes. (I chilled the dough for several hours) Slice the dough into pieces and shape or press into a circular shape.
5. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake at 350º for 12 to 15 minutes.
7. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack.

Garnish with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries and crystallized ginger, if desired.

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