Cranberry Pistachio Sugar Cookies

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Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

Festive, Colorful & Effortlessly Merry

If there’s one cookie that screams Merry Christmas, it’s these Cranberry Pistachio Cookies. Bright green, dotted with ruby-red cranberries, and packed with nutty pistachio flavor, they look like they took hours to make — but the secret is, they couldn’t be easier.

Thanks to a Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and pistachio instant pudding mix, these cookies come together fast with no sacrificing flavor or texture. They’re festive without the fuss, which makes them perfect for holiday baking season when your to-do list is already long enough.

Why These Cookies Work So Well

They’re cheerful, crowd-pleasing, and ideal for cookie trays, parties, and gifting.

Shortcut ingredients, bakery-worthy results
Bright green color from pistachio pudding mix
Red cranberries for a classic Christmas look
Soft, chewy sugar-cookie texture
No chilling required

What Makes These Cookies Special

The base starts with Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, which guarantees consistent results and a soft, tender crumb every time. The addition of pistachio instant pudding mix adds extra moisture, subtle pistachio flavor and that unmistakable bright green color. Fold in chopped pistachios for crunch and dried cranberries for a pop of sweetness and color, and you’ve got a holiday cookie that looks as good as it tastes.

The Ingredients:

by weight

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Sugar Cookie Mix
1 box (3.4 oz) Pistachio Instant Pudding mix
30 grams Flour
4 oz Butter, melted
2 large Eggs
56 grams Salted Pistachios
80 grams Dried Cranberries

The Ingredients:

by measuring

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Sugar Cookie Mix
1 box (3.4 oz) Pistachio Instant Pudding mix
1/4 cup Flour
1/2 cup Butter, melted
2 large Eggs
1/2 cup Salted Pistachios
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix butter, cookie mix, flour and pistachio pudding mix until combined.
3. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
4. Chop pistachios and add them to your dough along with the cranberries.
5. Scoop dough using the b&p “small Cookie Scoop” or 2 oz. balls and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 6 minutes, rotate and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until edges are lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
7. Cool on the sheet until ready to transfer!

Perfect for the Holidays

Christmas cookie platters
Holiday parties
Bake sales
Teacher gifts
Cookie exchanges
Their bold color makes them stand out instantly, and the simple ingredient list keeps baking stress to a minimum.

final thoughts

Cranberry Pistachio Cookies prove that festive doesn’t have to mean complicated. With their bright green dough, red cranberry pops, and soft sugar-cookie base, they bring instant holiday cheer — without extra work.

If you’re looking for a cookie that’s joyful, colorful, and guaranteed to get compliments, this one belongs on your Christmas baking list.

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