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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these vegetarian-friendly Pistachio Wedding Cookies that are perfect for celebrations and melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened but not melted
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar For dusting as well
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with pure maple extract
  • ½ tsp Almond Extract Hazelnut extract is an excellent substitute
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a dietary-friendly version
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • ¼ tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Shelled, Unsalted Pistachios Finely ground
For Dusting
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting purposes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • food processor
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream the unsalted butter with granulated and powdered sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Finely grind the pistachios in a food processor.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in ground pistachios.
  6. Chill the cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
  12. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for celebrations and can be customized with spices or drizzles. Ensure the butter is softened for the best texture.

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