Cranberry, Pistachio & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Arte Culinario`s favorite Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped pistachios
3/4 cup dried cranberries
200 gr. chocolate chips
100 gr. unsalted butter
1.5 cup confectioner`s sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Procedure
In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar at medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and salt and beat until smooth. Reduce speed and add flour, mixing until even.
Mix cranberries, pistachios and chocolate chips with cookie dough. Divide into three 2-inch "logs" and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill until firm (approx. 4 hours)
Pre-heat oven at 350F. Slice logs into 1/4-inch thick cookies. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool.
Makes 3 dozen cookies... enjoy
The best Tamarind Margarita in PV!
Ingredients
Recipe serves 4
4 shots Tequila “Centenario” Plata
4 shots “Guaycura” Damiana liquoer
4 lime (juice)
2 Tbsp tamarind paste
Ice
1 lime
Sugar
Red pepper flakes
Procedure
Everything goes in the blender: tequila, Guaycura, lime juice, tamarind paste and enough ice to cover. Blend until smooth.
Get two plates and spread sugar on one and pepper flakes on the other. Cut the lime and rub it against the rim of your Margarita glasses. Press it against the sugar and then the chili flakes. Pour margarita and drink up!
You can substitute the Tamarind paste for passion fruit in the same amounts.