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5 from 1 vote

Orange Pistachio Ice Box Cookies

Course: baking, christmas cookies, cookies, holiday, snacks
Author: Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup pistachios shelled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • In a bowl beat your butter with sugars until creamy. Add eggs, orange extract, orange zest and orange juice. Beat until combined.
  • In a second bowl sift together your flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in pistachios and cranberries mixing until combined. The dough should be a little sticky and form into a ball easily. If you find it a little dry, you can add another tsp or so of orange juice.
  • Split ball into two halves and roll each half into about a 12 inch log. Wrap in foil and put into freezer or fridge.
  • When ready to bake cookies slice log into about 1/4 inch slices. Bake in 375 F oven for about 8 minutes.