Description
Pistachio Wedding Cookies are a delightful sweet treat, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, chopped pistachios, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a festive twist, try adding 1/4 cup of dried cranberries or cherries to the dough.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for the pistachios if desired.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg