Description
These Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, buttery, and flavored with instant pistachio pudding for a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies. Topped with a creamy pistachio glaze and crunchy chopped pistachios, they’re easy to make, beautiful to serve, and packed with nostalgic flavor. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and unique.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3.4-ounce package instant pistachio pudding mix (dry)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons instant pistachio pudding mix (dry)
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and combined.
4. Mix in the dry pistachio pudding mix until fully incorporated.
5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms—do not overmix.
6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the edges are just golden and the center is set.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, dry pudding mix, and milk until smooth.
10. Spread the glaze over the cooled bars. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
11. Chill the bars for 15 to 20 minutes to help the glaze set.
12. Lift out using parchment, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pistachio bars, pudding sugar cookie, sugar cookie bars