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Cranberry Pistachio Icebox Cookies
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Fruit and nuts make easy variations for icebox cookies. You can substitute your favorite dried fruit, such as mango and macadamia or cherry and pecan.
Hands on time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 hours Serves: Makes about 3 dozen
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
Sanding sugar
Instructions:
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add milk and almond extract. Beat until just combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, salt, cranberries, and pistachios. Beat until fully combined.
On a clean work surface divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-inch log, about 2 inches in diameter. Use a knife or bench scraper to form a diamond. Wrap diamonds in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle sanding sugar over each side of the diamond shape. Then, using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
On a clean work surface divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-inch log, about 2 inches in diameter. Use a knife or bench scraper to form a diamond. Wrap diamonds in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle sanding sugar over each side of the diamond shape. Then, using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
Tester’s note: For basic icebox cookies, substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Total time includes 2 hours of chilling time.
Total time includes 2 hours of chilling time.
Nutrition:
Per cookie: 108 calories (percent of calories from fat, 510, 1 gram protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 6 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 14 milligrams cholesterol, 31 milligrams sodium.
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