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Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies

These delightful cookies combine sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios for a unique taste sensation, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
For Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  5. Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped cherries and pistachios.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.

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