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Healthy Pistachio Cookies

Delicious Healthy Pistachio Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy these Healthy Pistachio Cookies, a guilt-free indulgence packed with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Raw, unsalted pistachios
  • 1 cup Almond flour Can swap with other nut flours
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/3 cup Maple syrup Honey can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Melted coconut oil Other vegetable oils can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Whole or chopped pistachios For added crunch

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • food processor
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the raw pistachios until they achieve a coarse texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed pistachios, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Gently flatten each ball to form disks and optionally press whole or chopped pistachios on top.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh pistachios for the best flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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