Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Pistachio pudding cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy texture and crunchy pistachios, all enhanced by the unique flavor of pistachio pudding mix. Perfect for any occasion, these vibrant green cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal effort, you can create a batch that will disappear in no time, bringing smiles and satisfaction to everyone around you.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup chopped roasted unsalted pistachios
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped pistachios gently with a spatula.
- Drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg