Description
Simple, flavorful pistachio cookies suitable for celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1/4 cup shelled, chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ground pistachios.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Gently press the top of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle a few pieces of chopped pistachio on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute ground almonds for ground pistachios if needed.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: pistachio cookies, wedding cookies, celebration cookies, butter cookies, shortbread