Ingredients
– 1 cup (130g) salted or unsalted pistachios
– 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter
– 3/4 cup (90g) confectioners’ sugar
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon almond extract
– 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
– 1-2 drops green food coloring
– 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter
– 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
– 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk or heavy cream
– 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 cup (130g) pistachios provides crunch and nutty flavor
– 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter adds moisture and richness
– 3/4 cup (90g) confectioners’ sugar sweetens and creates smooth texture
Instructions
1-Pulse the pistachios into very fine crumbs using a food processor or chop finely to yield 3/4 cup of crumbs.
2-Beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
3-Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.
4-Incorporate the flour, pistachio crumbs, and green food coloring if used; continue mixing until dough forms. It may be thick and crumbly at first.
5-Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to up to 3 days. If chilled more than 2 hours, let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping.
6-Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets.
7-Roll the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
8-Bake for 14 to 15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges and just browned on top.
9-Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully.
Last Step:
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🥜 Using salted pistachios adds a sweet-salty flavor, while unsalted nuts provide a mellow taste.
🍬 Avoid substituting confectioners’ sugar with granulated sugar to prevent spreading and graininess.
✋ Warm hands help roll the dough, which can be crumbly, into balls easily.
🌰 Brown butter in the icing enhances the nutty, caramel flavor.
🥚 This egg-free recipe is great for those avoiding eggs.
🍪 Iced cookies can be garnished with finely chopped pistachios for extra texture and appeal.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Baking time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg