Description
Delightful Pistachio Shortbread Cookies perfect for cozy gatherings, delivering a rich buttery flavor with a nutty crunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl, then mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Shape the dough into balls (about one tablespoon each) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try lemon zest, chocolate drizzle, or mix in dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg