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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Celebration Treats

Delight in Pistachio Wedding Cookies, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios finely ground
For Dusting
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla and almond extract until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Finely grind pistachios in a food processor until resembling coarse flour.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to creamed mixture and fold in ground pistachios.
  6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Dust cooled cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.
  12. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and monitor baking time to avoid overbaking for the best texture.

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