Description
Irresistible Pistachio Cookies bring Mediterranean charm to your dessert table, blending nutty richness with delicate sweetness. Crumbly, elegant treats will transport you to sunny kitchen moments with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
Baking and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Separately sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter base, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Delicately fold chopped pistachios throughout the dough, creating an even nutty distribution.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches of separation between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges while preserving soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling and texture setting.
Notes
- Toasting pistachios beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring a similar texture and taste.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and creates a more uniform cookie shape.
- Sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top of the cookies right after baking for a gorgeous, professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg