In a large bowl, combine:
1/4 c olive oil
3/4 c sugar
Add:
1 Tbsp vanilla or 2 Tbsp imitation vanilla
2 eggs
Add:
1 3/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
Mix in:
1 c dried cranberries
1/2 c pistachios, shelled - measure then coarsely chop
Divide dough in half.
Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Dough will be sticky.
To shape the sticky dough, use a silicone spatula or wet hands with oil.
Bake @ 350 for 16 minutes or until light brown.
Remove from oven.
Cool until easy enough to handle.
Cut into slices.
Place cut side down on lined cookie sheet.
Bake 12 minutes.
Turn over & bake 6 more minutes.
