Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with the creamy sweetness of pudding, offering a moist and chewy texture with a vibrant green hue.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4-5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the creamed butter, mixing until well combined.
- Add the instant pistachio pudding mix, almond extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, mixing until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate all-purpose flour into the mixture until there are no streaks of flour visible.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets leaving space between each.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are light brown and centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For presentation, arrange cookies on a colorful platter and serve with drinks like cold milk or herbal tea. Consider dipping in white chocolate or adding crushed pistachios as toppings.