Crispy Cranberry-Pistachio Lace Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these Crispy Cranberry-Pistachio Lace Cookies! They are a perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and crunchy, featuring rolled oats, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios, all bound together in a luscious brown sugar and corn syrup mixture. Ideal for sharing during the holidays or as a delightful treat for any occasion, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious! The unique lace-like formation makes them an impressive addition to any dessert table.
48
Servings
20
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Brown Sugar
1/3 cup (packed)
Corn Syrup
1/4 cup (none)
Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoons (melted)
Rolled Oats
1/2 cup (none)
Flour
1/4 cup (all-purpose, sifted)
Salt
1 pinch (none)
Dried Cranberries
1/3 cup (chopped if large)
Shelled Pistachios
1/2 cup (chopped)
Instructions
1
Position the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, then preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease two cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble, around 4 minutes. Once bubbling, remove from heat.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the prepared syrup in the saucepan, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
4
Carefully fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios until they are well incorporated into the mixture.
5
Using a rounded teaspoon, drop mounds of the cookie mixture onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart as they will spread while baking.
6
Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the cookies are a golden shade darker, watching closely to avoid burning.
7
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 minute. Then, using a thin metal spatula, gently transfer each cookie to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
For easier removal, if the cookies stick, return the pan to the oven for about 1 minute to soften them slightly.
Nutrition Information
0.9g
Fat
2.9g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
0.2g
Fiber
1.1g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Cranberry-Pistachio Lace Cookies?
These are sweet, chewy, and crunchy cookies featuring rolled oats, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios bound by a brown sugar and corn syrup mixture.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 48 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or 160 degrees Celsius.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 20 calories.
What ingredients are used for the syrup base?
The syrup base consists of brown sugar, corn syrup, and unsalted butter.
How long should the sugar and butter mixture cook?
It should be cooked over medium heat for about 4 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
How should I prepare the cookie sheets?
Grease two cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
What type of oats should be used?
The recipe calls for rolled oats.
Is salt required in this recipe?
Yes, a pinch of salt is whisked into the dry ingredients.
How far apart should I place the cookie mounds?
Space the mounds about 3 inches apart because they spread significantly while baking.
How long do the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes.
What is the indication that the cookies are done?
The cookies are done when the edges are crispy and they reach a golden shade.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before moving them.
What should I do if the cookies stick to the pan?
Return the pan to the oven for about 1 minute to soften them for easier removal.
What type of flour is needed?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of all-purpose sifted flour.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each serving contains 0.9 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in one cookie?
There are 2.9 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the sugar content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 1.1 grams of sugar.
How much protein is in these cookies?
There is 0.4 grams of protein per cookie.
Do these cookies contain fiber?
Yes, each cookie has 0.2 grams of fiber.
What size mounds should I drop onto the tray?
Use a rounded teaspoon to drop the cookie mixture onto the sheets.
What is the best way to move the cookies to a wire rack?
Use a thin metal spatula to gently transfer each cookie.
How should the pistachios be prepared?
Use 1/2 cup of shelled pistachios that have been chopped.
Should the cranberries be chopped?
The dried cranberries should be chopped if they are large.
Where should the oven racks be positioned?
Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
What kind of butter is recommended?
The recipe specifies 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
How is the dry mixture combined with the syrup?
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the prepared syrup in the saucepan.
When should the fruit and nuts be added?
Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios after the dry ingredients have been mixed into the syrup.
What makes these cookies 'lace' cookies?
They are called lace cookies because of their unique, thin, and delicate lace-like formation that occurs as they spread in the oven.
Are these cookies good for holidays?
Yes, they are described as an impressive addition to any dessert table and ideal for holiday sharing.