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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pistachio Wedding Cookies for Sweet Moments

Delightful Pistachio Wedding Cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s softened for optimum creaming.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Finely ground.
For Dusting
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar A finishing sweet touch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the extracts and mix until smooth.
  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Finely grind the shelled pistachios using a food processor.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, then add ground pistachios.
  6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool the cookies and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and chill the dough before baking.

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