Description
These Pistachio Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft and chewy texture, packed with the nutty flavors of pistachios and white chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios (shelled)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pistachio pudding mix.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The pistachio pudding gives these cookies a soft texture and light green tint.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a few chopped pistachios on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
