In a large bowl, combine:
1/4 c light olive oil
3/4 c sugar
Add:
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond
2 eggs
Add:
1 3/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
Mix in:
1/2 c dried cranberries
1 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. Wet hands with water to handle.
Bake @ 300 for 35 minutes or until light brown.
Remove from oven.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven to 275.
Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices.
Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet.
Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry.
