Name: Cherry Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened -; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -; 1 large egg, room temperature -; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest -; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon baking soda -; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar -; 1-1/2 cups chopped dried cherries or cranberries -; 1/2 cup chopped pistachios -; 8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Cherry Pistachio Cookies

1. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened -

2. 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -

3. 1 large egg, room temperature -

4. 4 teaspoons grated orange zest -

5. 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour -

6. 1 teaspoon baking soda -

7. 1 teaspoon cream of tartar -

8. 1-1/2 cups chopped dried cherries or cranberries -

9. 1/2 cup chopped pistachios -

10. 8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted -

How to cook deliciously - Cherry Pistachio Cookies

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and pistachios.

2. Stage

Divide dough in half ; shape each into an 11-in.-long roll. Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.

3. Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cookies with melted white chocolate; let stand until set.

4. Stage

To make ahead: Dough can be made up to 2 days in advance. Wrap securely in waxed paper and place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.