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Pistachio Pudding Cookies


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  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and chewy cookies infused with the unique flavor of pistachio pudding and a vibrant green hue, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3.4 ounce box of instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 45 drops green food coloring

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and beat until itโ€™s light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring. Mix until well combined.
  3. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Using a dough scoop or approximately 1 ยฝ tablespoons of dough, roll into balls.
  7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until edges are just turning light brown.
  9. Allow the cookies to set on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For added crunch, you can include chopped pistachios. Cookies can be frozen for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg