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A pastel-colored plate featuring soft, fluffy pistachio cookies topped with chopped pistachios and a drizzle of white glaze, set against a light wooden table with scattered pistachios and fresh mint leaves, styled simply with natural daylight highlighting the textures.

Fluffy Pistachio Cookies Delight

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A light and airy pistachio cookie with a tender crumb and a crunchy nut topping, perfect for spring celebrations.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • Optional: white glaze for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  7. Form dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Let cool, then optionally drizzle with white glaze before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if dough is too soft.
  • Use high-quality pistachios for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg