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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Delightful Pistachio Wedding Cookies for Every Sweet Occasion

These Pistachio Wedding Cookies offer a magical soft crunch and buttery flavor, perfect for any celebration and gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pistachios Finely chopped; can substitute with pecans or walnuts.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted, softened.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Granulated; reduce if using salted pistachios.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional but recommended.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Fine sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in finely chopped pistachios and almond extract until evenly combined.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden and centers remain slightly soft.
  6. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar using a fine sieve for an elegant presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop pistachios carefully for even distribution, ensure butter is softened at room temperature, and check cookies regularly while baking to avoid overbaking.

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