Recipe: Pistachio Cookies 🍪
Overview:
Delight your taste buds with these delightful Pistachio Cookies, boasting a perfect blend of nutty flavor and sweet goodness. With a crisp exterior and a chewy center, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Unsalted butter |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 1/2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 cup | Pistachios |
| 1/4 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 | Egg yolk |
| 1 tsp | Water (for egg wash) |
| 1 tbsp | Water (for filling) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the unsalted butter and sugar. Beat on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating for an additional 1 minute.
- Gradually add the flour, beating on medium speed until a stiff dough forms.
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Shape and Chill the Dough:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a rectangle about 3/8-inch thick.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, approximately 15 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a food processor, combine the pistachios and confectioners’ sugar. Process until finely ground.
- Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water to the pistachio mixture. Process until a smooth paste forms.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Remove the chilled dough from the freezer and unwrap it.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg and 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash.
- Spread the pistachio paste evenly over the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough and filling into a log, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap, foil, or parchment paper.
- Freeze the wrapped dough until very firm, for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chilled dough from the freezer and unwrap it.
- Slice the rolled dough into 3/8-inch thick slices and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
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Enjoy!
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving. Serve and enjoy the delightful combination of nutty pistachios and sweet cookie goodness!
These Pistachio Cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family, or simply indulging in a sweet moment of bliss all to yourself. With their irresistible flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
