Homemade Pistachio Wedding Cookies Recipe
These Homemade Pistachio Wedding Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery, nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as sweet gifts, these snowy powdered sugar-coated cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavors: Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in Pistachios: Mix in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Form and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, bake for 14–16 minutes until lightly golden.
- Coat Cookies: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack, then coat again for a snowy finish.
Notes
- For a finer texture, pulse the pistachios in a food processor before adding.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 1 week and make great holiday gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
