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Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Make perfectly chewy pistachio cookies with this easy recipe. Loaded with ground pistachios and perfectly balanced flavors, these cookies are impossible to resist!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios finely ground
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For Topping
  • ½ cup whole pistachios roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Large baking sheets (2)
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand)
  • Food processor or blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Prepare Pistachios
  1. Process 1 cup pistachios until finely ground
  2. Roughly chop remaining ½ cup for topping
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt
  2. Set aside
Cream Butter & Sugar
  1. Beat butter until creamy (1 minute)
  2. Add sugar, beat until fluffy (3 minutes)
  3. Add eggs one at a time
  4. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts
Make Dough
  1. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture
  2. Mix until just combined
  3. Chill dough for 2 hours or overnight
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Roll dough into 1-inch balls
  3. Top with chopped pistachios
  4. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are golden

Notes

  • Use unsalted pistachios for best results
  • Ensure ingredients are at room temperature
  • Don't skip chilling time
  • Watch carefully during final minutes of baking