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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Delightful Pistachio Wedding Cookies for Every Celebration

These Pistachio Wedding Cookies blend traditional flavors with creamy pistachio, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 pkg pistachio instant pudding mix essential for unique taste
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can use brown sugar for variation
  • 1 large egg can replace with flax egg or applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract almond extract can be used
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios can substitute with chopped almonds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter with granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the pistachio instant pudding and flour until cohesive.
  5. Fold in the chopped pistachios gently with a spatula.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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