Pistachio Wedding Cookies Recipe
These Pistachio Wedding Cookies are buttery, tender, and lightly flavored with vanilla and pistachio pudding mix. Rolled in powdered sugar, these bite-sized cookies have a delicate crumb and a sweet, nutty flavor, making them perfect for weddings, holidays, or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 2 sticks salted butter (softened, 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups powdered (confectioners) sugar, divided
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) package pistachio instant pudding mix (dry)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a stand or hand mixer, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and beat the mixture until fluffy. Then, add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and dry pistachio pudding mix until evenly combined. Gradually add this flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture and mix until a cookie dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Transfer the dough onto a piece of wax paper and shape into a ball. Wrap tightly with the wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Shape Cookies: Remove dough from the refrigerator. Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop small portions of dough to form cookie balls. Lightly press each ball with the back of the measuring spoon to slightly flatten.
- Bake Cookies: Place the shaped cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6 to 9 minutes until they just set. Remove and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: While still slightly warm, roll the cookies in the remaining powdered sugar. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should be lightly set and tender.
- For a more intense pistachio flavor, you can finely chop some toasted pistachios and fold them into the dough before baking.
- If you prefer, use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt for balanced flavor.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and preventing spreading.
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