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Pistachio Pudding Cookies Recipe

Pistachio Pudding Cookies Recipe

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These Pistachio Pudding Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, boasting a lovely green hue and a rich pistachio flavor. With crunchy pistachio pieces and sweet white chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix (1 box)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, room temperature

Mix-Ins:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • Green or blue food color (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream sugars and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract, beating until well blended.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Add food coloring if desired.
  5. Include Mix-Ins: Fold in white chocolate chips and pistachios. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  7. Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set. Do not overbake.
  8. Finish: As soon as cookies are out of the oven, gently press some white chocolate chips into the tops. Let cool on the sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute the white chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.
  • For a stronger pistachio flavor, add a drop of almond extract to the dough.

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