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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies: A Delectable Celebration Treat

Delight in these Pistachio Wedding Cookies, a tasty treat that combines nuttiness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s softened for easy creaming.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies and helps them rise.
  • 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar Contributes to the light texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor with warm notes.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract Offers a fragrant touch.
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structure of the cookies.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for light and airy cookies.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Finely Ground Pistachios Provides earthy, nutty flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the extracts, mixing until combined.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Grind pistachios until finely ground.
  5. Incorporate the dry ingredients and pistachios into the butter mixture.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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