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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Buttery Pistachio Wedding Cookies You'll Love to Share

Delightful Pistachio Wedding Cookies with a buttery texture and rich flavor, perfect for celebrations and everyday treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar consider coconut sugar for a less refined option
  • 1 pack pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups flour all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1 blend
  • 1 large egg flaxseed meal substitute for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios substitute with almonds or walnuts if desired

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Wedding Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the pistachio instant pudding mix and blend on low speed for 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Gradually sift in the flour while mixing at low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Cool completely on the wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For variations, consider using different nuts or adding chocolate for a unique twist.

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