These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite – make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift
Prep:15 mins
Makes 22
175g butter, softened85g golden caster sugar½ tsp vanilla extract225g plain flour75g pistachios75g dried cranberries
STEP 1Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract with a wooden spoon. stir in the flour, then tip in the pistachios and cranberries – you might need to get your hands in at this stage to bring the mix together as a dough. Halve the dough and shape each half into a log about 5cm across. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 1 hr or freeze for up to 3 months.STEP 2Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. slice the logs into 1cm-thick rounds, place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 12-15 mins. Cool completely on the tray.
