Description
Looking for a cookie that’s buttery, elegant, and packed with flavor? These Pistachio Wedding Cookies are the perfect answer. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich nutty taste, they’re ideal for everything from quick dessert ideas to holiday gifting. Their delicate, crumbly bite and powdered sugar coating make them feel festive while being surprisingly easy to make. Whether you need a sweet treat for a special occasion or simple food ideas for your next gathering, this easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Great for tea time, snack boxes, or elegant dessert platters, these cookies belong in your rotation of go-to baking favorites.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachios
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
4. Gradually add flour, mixing just until the dough comes together.
5. Fold in chopped pistachios evenly throughout the dough.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls.
7. Place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
9. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Once fully cooled, roll cookies in powdered sugar. Dust again before serving if desired.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully—store them with parchment between layers.
Double-dusting with powdered sugar gives them a classic snowy look.
Chopping the pistachios finely ensures even texture and prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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