Pistachio Cranberry Crystallized Ginger Cookies
Pistachio Cranberry Crystallized Ginger Cookies

Almond Butter
A while back I purchased 3 jars of almond butter at Trader Joe’s and have been on a “almond butter roll” ever since. I love peanut butter and now I’ve fallen in love with almond butter too. In my humble culinary opinion, I think I like almond butter better for baking than peanut butter. It seems to me that almond butter is more versatile and therefore can be used in more recipes. The almond butter really makes these pistachio cranberry crystallized ginger cookies light and super crispy. I love crunchy cookies so they are definitely a favorite.
Holiday Cookie Tray
A unique blend of flavors make up these delicious and crispy cookies. They are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray. The red color from the dried cranberries along with the green from the pistachios give these cookies that festive touch. Even though we made them for the holidays, you can certainly make them whenever you like. After all, cookies are super good anytime! Cookie anyone:)


Pistachio Cranberry Crystallized Ginger
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pistachios
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, diced
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, diced
Instructions
- In a food processor, (set aside 3 tablespoons pistachiogrind remaining pistachios with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add almond butter, combine well. Coarsely chop remaining 3 tablespoons pistachios, set aside.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla. Beat in the pistachio mixture until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Slowly add to butter/pistachio mixture. Mix in remaining pistachios, dried cranberries and ginger.
- Divide into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes. (I chilled the dough for several hourSlice the dough into pieces and shape or press into a circular shape.
- Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350º for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack.
Garnish with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries and crystallized ginger, if desired. For this recipe we used crystallized ginger from Paradise Fruit.


31 Comments on “Pistachio Cranberry Crystallized Ginger Cookies”
Those are such pretty cookies! I love the flavour combination as well.
Mmmmm. Pistachios.
Happy Holidays~
Crystallized ginger and cranberrys….great combo!!
They were the perfect match~ Happy Holidays~
What a great flavour combination – they look wonderful! 🙂
I agree:) Happy Holidays~
These look so festive!!! Great pick, Lynn, for a holiday cookie!!
Thanks Susan~ Happy Holidays~
All my favorite things in a cookie! I have to try these. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays~
You'll have to do what I do Stephy, find a really good hiding place:) Thanks for stopping and Happy Holidays~ Lynn
The cookies look delicious but I'm not sure I could make them in our house. My husband also can't leave a bag of pistachios alone :-). Great SRC post.
Love the colors of your cookies! Happy holidays
Thanks Lauren~ Happy Holidays to you too~
What a great combination of ingredients! Sounds yummy!
Happy Holidays Rebekah~ Lynn
LOOOOVE crystallized ginger!! Yum! These are so cute and festive with their red and green ingredients!
Hi Jess~ I love crystallized ginger also and these cookies are fantastic~ Happy Holidays~ Lynn
These look really good! Love the combination of pistachios and cranberries. Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays Heather~
They look crispy and delicious!
Thanks for stopping Jamie~ Happy Holidays~ Lynn
They look so festive – great choice!
Happy Holidays Danielle~
Thanks for stopping by and making my pistachio cookies. They're festive and not too sweet!
Thanks Nicole for a great recipe~ Happy Holidays
Oh, these are pretty cookies! I just bought pistachios and almond butter so these might just get made this week! 🙂
Hi Debbi~ You will be glad you did~ They are delicious!! Lynn
I love pistachios and I JUST bought a bag of crystallized ginger. It was on sale and I knew I'd find something yummi to make with it. These cookies look like the perfect idea!
They are delicious!! I also love pistachios and crystallized ginger~ Happy Holidays~ Lynn