Description
Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies are soft and chewy cookies bursting with cherry flavor and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the dried cherries and pistachios.
- Form dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Feel free to substitute other nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies