Cherry Pistachio Slice-and-Bake Cookies

Vegetarian
Cherry Pistachio Slice-and-Bake Cookies
45 min.
40
99kcal

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Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in these Cherry Pistachio Slice-and-Bake Cookies! Perfect for any dessert table, these vibrant cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual feast. The combination of sweet, chewy dried cherries and crunchy, nutty pistachios creates an irresistible bite, while the rich dark chocolate adds a luxurious touch that elevates every savor. What makes these cookies even more enticing is their ease of preparation—simply mix, chill, slice, and bake!

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, you’ll have a batch of 40 cookies ready to impress friends and family. Each cookie boasts a mere 99 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence for those sweet cravings. Whether you’re baking for a festive occasion or simply looking for a new favorite dessert, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Their unique combination of flavors will leave everyone asking for seconds!

So grab your mixing bowl and hand mixer, and let’s create a cookie that combines simplicity with sophistication. These Cherry Pistachio Slice-and-Bake Cookies are not just cookies; they're a delightful experience waiting to happen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • ounces chocolate dark chopped (60%-70% cacao)
  • 0.3 cup cherries dried chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup pistachios finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter and oil until smooth.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
  3. Add flour mixture to egg mixture in 5 batches. Stir in cherries and chocolate. Divide dough in half; form into two logs, 2 inches by 8 inches; wrap in plastic wrap and freeze, 1 hour.
  4. Heat oven to 350°. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  5. Spread nuts on a cutting board; roll logs in nuts.
  6. Cut logs into 20 slices each and arrange on baking sheets. Press cookies lightly.
  7. Bake until golden, 8 to 9 minutes; transfer to wire rack.
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein6.5%
Fat42.84%
Carbs50.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.65
Glycemic Load
7.97
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2091304390975%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.51kcal
4.93%
Fat:4.74g
7.29%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.65%
Carbohydrates:12.6g
4.2%
Net Carbohydrates:12g
4.37%
Sugar:5.88g
6.54%
Cholesterol:13.86mg
4.62%
Sodium:32.63mg
1.42%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:1.62g
3.23%
Selenium:3.67µg
5.24%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.09%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.03%
Folate:16.32µg
4.08%
Iron:0.65mg
3.61%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.26%
Copper:0.06mg
2.94%
Phosphorus:25.8mg
2.58%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.5%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.46%
Fiber:0.6g
2.38%
Vitamin A:99.81IU
2%
Magnesium:7.17mg
1.79%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin K:1.28µg
1.22%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.13%
Potassium:38.46mg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious