Description
Delicious pistachio shortbread cookies that are easy to make and sure to impress with their unique nutty flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to ensure tender cookies. Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pistachio, cookies, baking, dessert, shortbread
