Description
Delight your taste buds with these soft and nutty Pistachio Cookies. Packed with the rich flavors of pistachios and white chocolate, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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 Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios (shelled)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pistachio pudding mix.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
- Form and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheet, bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- The pistachio pudding gives these cookies a soft texture and light green tint.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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
