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pistachio shortbread cookies

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: 7 Steps to Pure Bliss

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously crumbly pistachio shortbread cookies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar in a bowl.
  3. Add the flour, pistachios, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined.
  4. Shape the dough into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use roasted pistachios for added flavor.
  • These cookies freeze well.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pistachio shortbread cookies, cookies, dessert, baking