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Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and nutty, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Optional but boosts softness
  • 1 box Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix Do not substitute with regular pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can swap for vanilla if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for richer taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Scoop gently to avoid excess flour
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring Adjust quantity for brightness
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Festive Sprinkles For a joyful touch
  • 1 cup Chopped Pistachios Mix into dough before baking

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pistachio Pudding Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 box of instant pistachio pudding mix, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed butter. Beat on low speed until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add in 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls, placing them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 11-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Pistachio Pudding Cookies are easy to make and perfect for any gathering. Refrigerating the dough is essential for maintaining shape and ensuring a chewy texture.

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