Cranberry Pistachio Snow Globe Cookies
Whimsical, buttery sugar cookies filled with tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and a melted candy “window” that captures winter magic inside. These cookies look like miniature snow globes — sparkling with sprinkles and charm — and are perfect for festive baking with kids or creating a showstopping holiday cookie board.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
For the Dough
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped dried cranberries
½ cup finely chopped pistachios
For the “Snow Globe” Center
15–20 clear hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers or clear mints), crushed
Winter-themed sprinkles (snowflakes, stars, glitter, etc.)
Instructions
Make the Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries and pistachios. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
Cut & Shape: Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (3-inch) to cut cookies. Use a smaller cutter (1–1.5 inch) to cut out the center of half the cookies (for the window).
Assemble: Place full rounds on parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with a “window” round. Fill center with crushed candy and a pinch of sprinkles.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just golden and candy is melted.
Cool: Let cool completely on the tray so the candy sets.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 2 g