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Air Fryer Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Air Fryer Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
2 hours
Servings: 14 Servings

Description

Bake buttery Air Fryer Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies with crisp edges, tender centers, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime you want a sweet treat.

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, cold and unsalted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup cranberries, dried
  • 3/4 cup pistachios, no shells

Instructions

  • Start by cutting the 1 1/2 sticks butter into small cubes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Add the butter cubes to the dry mixture.
  • Using a hand mixer, stand mixer, your hands or masher thoroughly combine all ingredients. Once it’s mixed well fold in dried 3/4 cup cranberries and 3/4 cup pistachios with a spatula.
  • Dough should be a little sticky. Cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate for two hours.
  • When you’re ready to bake remove from fridge.
  • Preheat air fryer to 300 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes.
  • After preheating, line basket with parchment. Roll cookies into small two inch round balls. Place on parchment paper.
  • Set cook time for 16-18 minutes or until they reach a nice golden brown color.
  • Remove and cool on the wire rack.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 2mg