Pistachio Cookies
Delightfully vibrant pistachio cookies that perfectly blend nutty flavor with buttery sweetness, perfect for sharing or indulging.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butters and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
You can experiment with different nuts and add-ins like dried fruits or chocolate chips to customize your cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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