Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread

These delightful shortbread cookies are a favourite, with the lovely crunch from the pistachios and the wonderful tang from the cranberries.  I am often asked to make these and they sell easily at fetes and in cafes which I make them for……and there is no way you can stop at one!

Ingredients:

  • 250g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • ¼ rice flour
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • ¹⁄³ cup pistachio kernels, chopped
  • ¹⁄³ cup cranberries (craisins), chopped

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and creamy
  3. Sift flours and add to the creamed mixture.
  4. Mix well, stir in pistachios and cranberries.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form a soft ball.
  6. Cut dough in half and roll into a smooth log shape.
  7. Wrap in baking paper and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into ½cm slices.
  9. Place on a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  10. Cool on trays.

Please let me know if your enjoy this recipe I love feedback ♥

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