• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • Instant Pot
  • Beef Gravy
  • Store

Cooking With Curls logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Instant Pot
  • Beef Gravy
  • Store
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Beef Gravy
    • Store
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Cookies » Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies

    Published: Nov 25, 2015 · Modified: Jun 5, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies

    1821 shares
    • Share83
    • Tweet

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, please visit my disclosure page.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    It's cookie baking season and I went into the kitchen craving snowball type cookies stuffed with peppermint filled Hersheys Kisses....and it was a complete failure! The creamy filling melted and spilled out all over the pan. Oh well, back to the drawing board!! So I stared into the pantry trying to create a Plan B cookie worthy of sharing with the world.....

    These Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are loaded with flavor and are meant to be shared | cookingwithcurls.com

    I started throwing ingredients together in a bowl and somehow managed to create these absolutely amazing Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies. They are loaded with holiday flavors and are crazy addictive!

    These Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are packed full of flavor and make the perfect treat to share with friends | cookingwithcurls.com

    These cookies are a light oatmeal cookie with crunchy chopped pistachios, tart and delicious chopped, dried cranberries, with a hint of cinnamon and orange....and wait for it...topped with a light and delicious orange icing. Santa will fight you for these cookies! 😉

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies | cookingwithcurls.com

    How to make Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat, set aside. In a large bowl, beat together butter, egg, and brown sugar until creamy.....

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies butter cookingwithcurls.com

    Add vanilla, milk, and orange peel, beat to combine. Next add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, beat just until combined.....

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies flour cookingwithcurls.com

    Stir in oats, pistachios, and cranberries.....

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies nuts cookingwithcurls.com

    Scoop dough with a cookie scoop, or tablespoon, and place on prepared baking sheets.....

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies pan cookingwithcurls.com

    I sprinkled some additional cranberries and pistachios on top, this is optional. 😉 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes for 1 Tablespoon size, or 12 to 14 minutes for cookie scoop size {about 2 Tablespoons}.....

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies baked cookingwithcurls.com

    The smaller size is perfect for placing cookies into paper wrappers for cookie plates. Cookies will be set but still look slightly raw. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.

    For the Orange Icing: whisk together powdered sugar, orange peel, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.....

    Delicious Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies just in time for the holidays | cookingwithcurls.com

    I seriously cannot stop eating these cookies! I placed a sheet of parchment paper under the cooking rack to catch all of the drips, which makes for super easy clean-up. 🙂

    Every year I challenge myself to make one new type of cookie for Christmas giving, and these Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are definitely worth sharing... and making again year after year, LOL

    Some additional cranberry recipes for you to try:

    • Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
    • Cranberry Orange Scones
    • Cranberry Salsa - served over softened cream cheese!
    • Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Roll

    Enjoy!!

    These Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are loaded with flavor and are meant to be shared | cookingwithcurls.com

    Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies

    These Cranberry Orange Pistachio Cookies are loaded with flavor and are meant to be shared.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cranberry, orange, cookies, pistachio, recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    Cookies

    • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
    • ¼ cup milk (I used unsweetened CashewMilk)
    • ¾ cup chopped, dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup chopped pistachios

    Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon finely grated orange peel
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    Cookies

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat, set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat together butter, egg, and brown sugar until creamy.
    • Add vanilla, milk, and orange peel, beat to combine.
    • Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg, beat just until combined.
    • Stir in oats, pistachios, and cranberries.
    • Scoop dough with a cookie scoop, or tablespoon, and place on prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes for 1 Tablespoon size, or 12 to 14 minutes for cookie scoop size {about 2 Tablespoons}.
    • Cookies will be set but still look slightly raw. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.

    Orange Icing

    • Whisk together powdered sugar, orange peel, orange juice, and vanilla in a small bowl.
    • Drizzle icing over cooled cookies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    « Holiday Relaxer Cocktail
    Choclava {Chocolate Baklava} »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

      November 26, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Lisa,
      Have a Happy Thanksgiving. I don't know if I would have any pistachios left to put in the cookies. I can't stop eating them once I have one.
      Annamaria

      Reply
    2. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

      November 26, 2015 at 11:20 pm

      Well holy COW those look amazing!! Pinned and making these for Mr. Claire who is a pistachio loving fool! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xoxo

      Reply
    3. Marlys (This and That) says

      December 04, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      These sound delicious.. Thanks for sharing them on FFF linky party. I have shared them on my Fb page

      Reply
    4. Karren Haller says

      December 02, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Ummmm these cookies need to be in my recipe file, Printing and have Pinned!!
      Thank you for visiting to share on the Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features!!

      Wishing you a great day~Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
    5. Karren Haller says

      December 08, 2016 at 10:11 am

      I just wanted to let you know that, Your post is being Featured on #OMHGFF this week and Pinned!!
      Hope you have a great day!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Headshot of Lisa Johnson

    Hi, I'm Lisa - Welcome to my kitchen! I have a passion for good food and love sharing my creations with friends, family and everyone that loves a homecooked meal. This is where I share my favorite recipes with step-by-step instructions as well as tips and tricks to help you make these delicious recipes in your home.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • California Spa Salad
    • Layered Greek Dip
    • Lemon Cream Cheese Danish
    • Creative Brunch Ideas
    Shop Lisa's Favorite Products on amazon.com with 5 product images.

    As seen in...

    List of magazine where my recipes have been featured.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Info

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer & Disclosure
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Contact

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates & receive a FREE Instant Pot e-Book filled with the Top 10 reader's favorite recipes!

    Topics

    • Instant Pot
    • Tropical Pina Colada
    • Beef Gravy
    • Recipe Index

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2012-2022 Cooking with Curls® | All Rights Reserved