Description
These delightful Pistachio Cream Cookies are a nutty twist on classic sandwich cookies. Soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy pistachio goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup finely ground pistachios
Filling:
- ½ cup pistachio cream or pistachio spread
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, salt, and ground pistachios, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten gently and bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Assemble: Cool the cookies, then spread pistachio cream on one cookie bottom and sandwich with another. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper pistachio flavor, chill the dough before baking.
- You can use store-bought pistachio cream or make your own with pistachio paste, white chocolate, and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
