Description
Pistachio Cookies bring pure delight to afternoon tea parties with their nutty crunch and subtle sweetness. Baked with care, these delicate treats deliver a perfect blend of Mediterranean charm right onto your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your kitchen oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) and cover two baking sheets with parchment paper for smooth cookie removal.
- Combine 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt in a mixing bowl, whisking until completely blended.
- Grab your electric mixer and blend ½ cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and pale.
- Crack 1 large egg into the butter mixture and pour in 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating until the texture turns smooth and uniform.
- Slowly incorporate the dry flour mixture into your wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup finely chopped pistachios, ensuring they distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie for spreading.
- Place sheets in preheated oven and bake exactly 12-15 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown and centers look set.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire cooling racks.
Notes
- Ensure butter is truly softened at room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest texture when creaming with sugar.
- Chop pistachios roughly to create varied sizes that distribute delightfully throughout the cookie dough.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend that maintains the cookie’s tender crumb.
- Toast pistachios lightly before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg