Description
Heavenly Pistachio Wedding Cookies For Your Holiday Delight. These Pistachio Wedding Cookies offer a delightful blend of nutty flavor and buttery texture, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (can use vegan butter for a dairy-free version)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (split into two portions for mixing and rolling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted for a lighter texture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use pure for best results)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (balances sweetness)
- 1 cup chopped pistachios (other nuts can be used)
- 1 cup additional powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, around 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into small balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Cool completely before rolling in sugar again.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Experiment with different nuts for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Wedding Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Nutty Cookies, Dessert Recipes