Pistachio Cookies Recipe
These Pistachio Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet white chocolate and crunchy pistachios. The hint of pistachio pudding mix adds a unique flavor to these soft and chewy cookies.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix (1 box)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 egg, room temperature
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- Green or blue food color, optional
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together sugars and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Add food color if desired.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough and place on the prepared sheet.
Notes
- You can use green food color for a more vibrant color.
- Ensure the dough is well chilled for best results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cookies, Pistachio Pudding Cookies, White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies