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Pistachio Cream Cookies

Buttery soft with a decadent nutty filling, pistachio cream cookies are shortbread-style cookies with a silky pistachio cream center. Each bite has subtle sweetness and earthy richness from roasted pistachios. Delicately dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies are as refined as they are delicious. Serve for special occasions or an everyday treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup pistachio cream or pistachio spread
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until a crumbly dough forms.
  • Add the milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together and is easy to handle.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm and place them on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing about an inch apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once completely cooled, spread a generous amount of pistachio cream onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with the other half to create sandwich cookies.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSodium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
Keyword pistachio, cookies, holiday cookies, cream-filled cookies, nut desserts
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