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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies: Soft, Sweet Delights to Celebrate

These Pistachio Wedding Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for celebrations, delivering delight with every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter optional substitution: salted butter can be used (omit extra salt)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar substitution: coconut sugar can be used for a healthier option but may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract substitution: if allergic to nuts, omit almond extract and use vanilla only
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional for added flavor; can be skipped for neutrality
  • 1 cup Pistachios substitution: sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds can be used instead, chopped coarsely
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour no substitutes recommended for optimal results
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt essential for balance, especially if using unsalted butter

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Wedding Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts into the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in coarsely chopped pistachios into the dough evenly.
  7. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle some extra chopped pistachios on top.
  8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms turn lightly golden while the tops remain pale.
  9. Remove the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. You can chill sticky dough for easier handling. Consider double dusting with powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Monitor cookies as they bake to maintain soft texture.

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