Description
Indulgent Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars blend nutty richness with sweet sophistication. Creamy layers and delicate crumbles promise a Mediterranean-inspired dessert you’ll savor down to the last delightful crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 1 package sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancer:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) pistachio instant pudding mix
Garnish/Additional Ingredients:
(none specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, eggs, and pistachio pudding mix in a large bowl, whipping until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Gradually fold sugar cookie mix into the creamy mixture, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough develops.
- Thoroughly coat a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with non-stick spray or butter to prevent adherence.
- Gently distribute the dough across the sheet, using fingertips or a spatula to create an even, smooth layer that reaches all corners.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375F (190C), positioning it in the center rack for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the edges transform into a delicate golden hue and the surface appears set.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookie slab to cool completely at room temperature, which helps stabilize the texture.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice the sheet into rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating uniform portions for serving.
- Arrange on a serving platter and savor the rich, nutty pistachio-infused dessert bars.
Notes
- Swap the pistachio pudding mix with vanilla or almond pudding for a different flavor profile if pistachios aren’t your favorite.
- Consider reducing baking time by 2-3 minutes for extra soft, gooey bars that melt in your mouth.
- Toast chopped pistachios and sprinkle on top before baking to enhance the nutty crunch and add visual appeal.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free sugar cookie mix and ensure the pudding mix is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 124 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg