Best 4 Pistachio Cherry Meltaway Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delightful Pistachio Cherry Meltaway Cookies, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a delicate shortbread base studded with vibrant green pistachios and sweet, juicy cherries. The combination of nutty, buttery, and fruity flavors is simply irresistible. The recipe is a delightful balance of simplicity and sophistication, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. With just a few pantry staples and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delectable treats that are sure to impress your friends and family. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and create these delectable Pistachio Cherry Meltaway Cookies together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PISTACHIO CHERRY MELTAWAYS



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These Pistachio Cherry Meltaways are soft and chewy with a sweet pistachio flavor.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
optional green food coloring ((about 2 drops))
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped finely

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer, beat the butter until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, pudding mix, and flour. Mix until combined. The mixture may seem dry at first but will come together after beating.
  • Add the almond extract and green food coloring if you want the cookies with a brighter green color.
  • Finely chop the maraschino cherries. Using a paper towel pat the cherries removing all of the juice and excess liquid. You want to make sure you dry all of the red juice or you may turn your cookies a not so pretty color. Gently mix in the chopped cherries being careful not to overmix because the color will start to bleed.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 30-60 minutes or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Take a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place cookie on the cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet. Once completely cooled sprinkle or roll cookies with additional powdered sugar.

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.

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.

PISTACHIO MELT AWAYS



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This recipe was printed in an advertising flyer for a local realtor. My neighbor brought some over after she made them and they were pretty dang tasty. These would make great cookies for St. Patrick's Day.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h33m

Yield 54 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
3 -4 drops green food coloring
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl blend sugar, butter, shortening, almond extract, eggs, pudding mix, and food color.
  • Add flour, soda and salt. Mix well.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets leaving 2 inches between coookies. Bake 8 - 10 minutes Immediately remove from sheets and cool on racks.
  • Preparation time includes chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 29.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven. For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Look for fresh pistachios, dried cherries, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will dry out the cookies. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

Pistachio cherry meltaway cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet and nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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