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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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 2 45

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 165kcal

Cost: $17

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

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

Instructions

Prepare Pistachios

Process 1 cup pistachios until finely ground
Roughly chop remaining ½ cup for topping

Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt
Set aside

Cream Butter & Sugar

Beat butter until creamy (1 minute)
Add sugar, beat until fluffy (3 minutes)
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla and almond extracts

Make Dough

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture
Mix until just combined
Chill dough for 2 hours or overnight

Bake Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Roll dough into 1-inch balls
Top with chopped pistachios
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

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