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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread (5 Ingredients, No Gluten, No Eggs, No Butter)

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Tender, naturally sweet shortbread cookies made with almond flour, dried cranberries, and pistachios — no gluten, eggs, or butter required. Perfect for festive gatherings or wholesome snacking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Finely chop the pistachios and dried cranberries. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, chopped pistachios and cranberries, and optional almond or vanilla extract and salt. Stir with a spatula until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Lightly oil your hands and knead the dough until it forms a ball. Adjust texture with more almond flour or coconut oil if needed.
  5. Shape dough into small balls (about 1½ tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2–3 cm apart. Flatten each gently with your palm.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies begin to set.
  7. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • Chop nuts and cranberries finely to help the dough hold together.
  • These cookies do not spread, so shape and flatten as desired before baking.
  • You can customize the flavor with different extracts or citrus zest.
  • If the dough is sticky, add more almond flour; if dry, add more coconut oil.
  • Let cookies cool fully before storing or freezing.

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