Description
Pistachio cookies are soft, buttery treats with a delightful nutty flavor from real pistachios and instant pistachio pudding mix. Their charming green color makes them perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas. With a prep time of just 25 minutes, these cookies are easy to make and yield over six dozen, making them ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios or pecans
- Green-colored sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, beat butter, vegetable oil, and confectioners’ sugar until creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in almond extract and green food coloring.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pistachio pudding mix, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Shape & Coat: Form 1-inch balls, roll in green sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pistachios.
- Use vanilla or pistachio extract instead of almond extract for a different flavor.
- To make them gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
