Best 5 Cherry Pistachio Cookies Recipes

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**Cherry Pistachio Cookies: A Delightful Treat Combining Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Indulge your taste buds with the tantalizing Cherry Pistachio Cookies, a culinary creation that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of cherries and pistachios. These delectable cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, perfectly complementing the bursts of sweetness from dried cherries and the nutty richness of roasted pistachios. Each bite offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees crowd-pleasing results. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create these irresistible cherry pistachio cookies.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Dried cherries, crunchy nuts, bits of orange, white chocolate-there's a lot to love in this cookie! It's very different from any I've had before. -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
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

Steps:

  • 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., Divide dough in half ; shape each into an 11-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm., 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., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped rolls in a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes. Decorate as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY PISTACHIO SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES



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Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Healthy     Self     Kidney Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 ounces dark chocolate (60%-70% cacao), chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter and oil until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour mixture to egg mixture in 5 batches. Stir in cherries and chocolate. Divide dough in half; form into two logs, 2 inches by 8 inches; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze, 1 hour. Heat oven to 350°. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Spread nuts on a cutting board; roll logs in nuts. Cut logs into 20 slices each and arrange on baking sheets. Press cookies lightly. Bake until golden, 8 to 9 minutes; transfer to wire rack.

CHERRY PISTACHIO OATMEAL COOKIES



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Looking for a wonderful dessert made using Betty Crocker® cookie mix? Then check out these nutty oatmeal cherry cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup chopped dried cherries
3/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts
3 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in cherries and 1/2 cup of the nuts. Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by level tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies. Let stand until set. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 64 mg

PISTACHIO CHERRY COOKIES



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Can't remember where this recipe came from, but I used it last year at our annual Cookie Swap. So simple and soooo good!! It was all I could do not to eat the dough before they were baked!! Prep time includes chilling. You can also sub macadamias for the pistachios.

Provided by xpnsve

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h23m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (17 1/2 ounce) bag sugar cookie mix (Betty Crocker)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg (room temperature)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Combine cookie mix, butter and egg. Add pistachios, cherries and white chocolate chips; mix well.
  • Wrap in parchment paper and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • Use small cookie scoop to form balls.
  • Bake on parchment paper for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

CHERRY PISTACHIO COOKIES



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The combination of dried cherries, pistachios, and lemon zest are an absoluteley divine medley of flavors. These cookies are mostly mixed by using your hands. This makes for a completely homogenous dough. The cookies are baked in a slow oven, similar to shortbread. These are soft textured and adequately sweet. You will notice...

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 c pistachios, no salt, roasted
1/3 c dried cherries, unsweetened, chopped
2/3 c sugar
zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 stick butter, unsalted
1 3/4 c flour
1 large egg
1/3 c pistachios, unsalted, roasted

Steps:

  • 1. Grind the 1/4 cup flour with the 1/4 cup pistachios in a mini chopper or a clean coffee grinder until a coarse meal is achieved. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • 2. Chop the cherries and add to bowl. Mix and separate the cherry pieces. I do this with clean hands.
  • 3. Add the sugar and zest. Rub into the mix with fingertips to infuse all the flavors.
  • 4. Stir in the salt and soda with a fork.
  • 5. Knead in, by hand, the flour, butter, egg, and remaining pistachios.
  • 6. Form 1 1/2 inch balls of dough and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Leave room for spreading out. Flatten each ball with the tines of a fork.
  • 7. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 18 minutes or until slightly browned and set. Rest 2 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely. Store airtight. Makes 28 cookies.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Look for fresh, high-quality cherries and pistachios.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Cherry pistachio cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their vibrant color and nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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