Description
Experience the delightful combination of nutty pistachios and a creamy center with these Soft Pistachio Cream Cookies. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will transport you back to cherished moments in your grandmother’s kitchen. Perfect for family gatherings or an elegant afternoon tea, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled, roasted pistachios
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg