Description
Delicious pistachio shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Shape the dough into logs and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the logs into 1/4 inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain their shape.
- You can substitute almonds for pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pistachio shortbread cookies