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pistachio raspberry glazed shortbread

Pistachio Raspberry Glazed Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowl
  • 1 stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper sheet
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 2-inch round or fluted cookie cutter
  • 1 Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 170 gram unsalted butter softened
  • 100 gram granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 240 gram all-purpose flour sifted
  • 60 gram pistachios finely chopped
  • 120 gram powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoon raspberry jam seedless
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream as needed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
  • 20 gram pistachios coarsely chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until combined.
  • Add the flour in two additions and mix on low just until a soft dough forms and pulls from the sides.
  • Fold in the finely chopped pistachios with a spatula until evenly dispersed.
  • Flatten the dough into a 1-inch thick disk, wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut out cookies with a 2-inch cutter, rerolling scraps as needed, and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and barely golden, then remove from the oven.
  • Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the raspberry jam just until loosened, then whisk together powdered sugar, warmed jam, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon milk to make a thick but pourable glaze, adding more milk by teaspoons as needed.
  • Dip or spoon the glaze over cooled cookies, letting excess drip, and sprinkle with coarsely chopped pistachios.
  • Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the most tender shortbread, avoid overmixing once the flour is added and keep the dough cool; if it becomes sticky while rolling, chill it for 10 minutes. Use seedless raspberry jam for a smooth glaze, and adjust the milk gradually so the glaze ribbons off the whisk. Lightly toasting pistachios before chopping intensifies flavor, but cool them fully before adding. If you prefer sharper edges, chill cut cookies on the tray for 10 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze unglazed cookies for 2 months; glaze after thawing.
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