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Looking for the best Pistachio Cookies recipe? These cookies are quick, easy, and simple to make with crunchy pistachios and a soft texture. They are healthy inspired dessert ideas perfect for holidays, tea parties, family gatherings, or weekend baking. Save this best pistachio cookie recipe for celebrations, gifting, or when you need an easy homemade treat that everyone will enjoy and ask for again.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pistachios
1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream 1 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add 2 eggs one at a time mixing well then add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
In a separate bowl combine 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients just until combined.
Fold in 1 cup finely chopped pistachios. Press dough together gently if crumbly.
Scoop 2 tablespoon portions roll into balls and place on baking sheet spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely on rack.
Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk to form glaze and spoon over cookies. Sprinkle extra pistachios on top and let set before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for smoother dough.
Toast pistachios lightly for deeper flavor.
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
Let glaze fully set before storing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg