Dried Cherry, Pistachio & Lime Refrigerator Cookies
With bright citrus flavor, cherry, and pistachios, these easy-to-make refrigerator cookies are the perfect shortbread recipe to make! They're unique, but certainly sure to be delicious!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp lime zest
- ½ cup dried tart cherries
- ½ cup ground pistachios
- ½ cup turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Beat the brown sugar and butter in a stand mixer until well combined.2 cups light brown sugar, 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract. Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add flour and baking soda and beat until no dry streaks remain.3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda
- Finish by mixing in lime zest, cherries, and pistachios.2 tbsp lime zest, ½ cup dried tart cherries, ½ cup ground pistachios
- Remove dough from bowl and divide in two. Shape into a log using parchment paper as a guide. Wrap tightly and chill 4-6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and slice into ¼-inch pieces. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and sprinkle with raw (turbinado) sugar. Bake 12-15 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden.½ cup turbinado sugar
- Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then finish cooling on a rack.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 247kcal