Description
Pistachio Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with nutty pistachio flavor, made with instant pudding mix and optional white chocolate chips for a unique and festive twist on classic cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add pistachio pudding mix and stir until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Centers should look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense pistachio flavor, add a few drops of pistachio extract.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents spreading and enhances flavor.
- Use roasted unsalted pistachios for best flavor and texture.
- Add a drop of green food coloring for a more vibrant appearance.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
