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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies: Soft, Sweet Celebration Bites

Indulge in Pistachio Wedding Cookies, soft and tender bites perfect for celebrations.
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 Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter can use salted butter—omit extra salt
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar consider coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for nut allergies, use only vanilla or omit
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional for those avoiding nuts
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour essential for cookie formation
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt skip if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Pistachios substitute with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for nut sensitivity
Optional Topping
  • extra Powdered Sugar for rolling cooled cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

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 melted unsalted butter with ½ cup of powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of almond extract until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of coarsely chopped pistachios.
  6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on the baking sheet, slightly flattening each ball.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are golden and tops remain pale.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.

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