Description
These Pistachio Cream Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft and chewy texture, infused with the nutty flavor of pistachios and creamy white chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pudding mix and eggs: Mix in the pistachio pudding mix, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra green color, add a drop of green food coloring.
- These cookies stay soft for days and freeze well.
- White chocolate can be omitted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
