For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content. Make sure the butter is softened but not melted, or the cookies may spread too thin. If you don't have orange extract, you can substitute with vanilla extract or almond extract. Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits and nuts, such as cranberries and walnuts, or apricots and almonds. For a more intense orange flavor, add a few drops of orange oil to the dough. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Classic Cup Christmas Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS16
Delightfully festive cookies studded with jewel-toned cherries and pistachios, drizzled with a smooth vanilla coating. Perfect for holiday gifting or a charming addition to your cookie platter.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium122 mg
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Sugar29 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. (Approximately 3-5 minutes). Add the egg, orange extract, and orange zest; mix until well combined and smooth. (Approximately 1-2 minutes).
02
Step
2 mins
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. (Approximately 2-3 minutes). Be careful not to overmix.
03
Step
2 mins
Gently fold in the dried cherries and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (Approximately 1-2 minutes).
04
Step
2 hrs
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 10-inch long log, approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap or wax paper. Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight. If the dough is too soft to form a log, refrigerate for 1 hour before freezing.
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0 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
06
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0 mins
Remove the dough log from the freezer. Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
07
Step
12 mins
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Check at 10 minutes and adjust baking time as needed).
08
Step
2 mins
Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
09
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0 mins
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the melted vanilla flavored confectioners' coating over the cookies in a striped pattern or any design you like. Let the coating set completely before serving or storing.
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Jedidiah Streich
Jun 30, 2025These cookies were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of cherries, pistachios, and orange.
Trudie Bernier
Jun 26, 2025The dough was a little tricky to work with at first, but freezing it definitely helped. The cookies turned out beautifully!
Kristofer Nolan
May 20, 2025I made these for a Christmas cookie exchange, and they were gone in minutes! The vanilla drizzle is the perfect finishing touch.
Clarabelle Tillman
May 13, 2025I substituted dried cranberries for the cherries, and they were just as delicious.