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Ingredients

  • 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix (4 serving size)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted salted pistachio nut, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, pudding mix and flour.
  • Stir in melted butter and eggs until soft dough forms.
  • Stir in pistachios and cranberries.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • On each of 2 ungreased cookie sheets, shape half of dough into 15x2-inch log.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on cookie sheets 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 250°F
  • Place logs on cutting board.
  • Cut crosswise into 3/4-inch slices.
  • Place slices cut sides down on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 40 minutes, turning once.
  • Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • With small, fine strainer, lightly sprinkle powdered sugar over tops of cookies.
  • Store loosely covered.