Description
Pistachio cream cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with a creamy filling, offering a unique twist that makes them stand out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pistachio paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crushed pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pistachio paste, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the cream filling by mixing additional pistachio paste with softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cookies by spreading the cream filling between two cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Measure flour accurately to prevent dry cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Cookies, Dessert, Cream Filling