How to make it

  • In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add the sugar, the baking powder, and cardamom; beat until combined.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour and the cranberries or cherries and pistachio nuts until combined.
  • Divide dough in half. If necessary, cover and chill dough until easy to handle.
  • Shape each portion of dough into a 9-inch log. Place 4 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet, flattening slightly until 2 inches wide.
  • Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool loaves on the cookie sheet for 1 hour.
  • Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch slices using a serrated knife.
  • Place slices, cut sides down, on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 8 minutes.
  • Turn slices over; bake 8 to 10 minutes more or until dry and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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