Description

Buttery pistachio cookies dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. Elegant, nutty, and bakery-worthy, these cookies are perfect for holidays, gifting, or a special homemade treat.

Ingredients

For the pistachio cookie dough:

1 cup (130g) shelled unsalted pistachios

1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1–2 drops green gel food coloring (optional)

For dipping:

6 oz (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped

1 teaspoon coconut oil

2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

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Instructions

Grind pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, but not a paste.
Whisk flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Beat in egg, vanilla, almond extract (if using), and food coloring until smooth.
Add dry mixture gradually, mixing until just combined. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness, cut into shapes, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Melt chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie in chocolate, place on parchment, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm before serving.

Notes

Use white chocolate instead of dark for a sweeter version.

Swap pistachios for almonds or hazelnuts for variety.

Skip the food coloring if you prefer a natural look.

Make sandwich cookies by spreading Nutella or pistachio cream between two cookies before dipping.

Freeze uncoated cookies for up to 2 months, then dip in fresh chocolate after thawing.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg