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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Tender, buttery pistachio cookies with a soft green glaze and crunchy nut topping. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios unsalted
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 1-2 drops green food coloring optional
Glaze
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking sheets
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
  3. Cream softened butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until fluffy. Add almond extract and food coloring.
  4. Mix in ground pistachios. Then gradually add flour, cornstarch, and salt until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes until set but not browned. Cool completely on wire rack.
  7. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip cooled cookies and top with chopped pistachios.

Notes

Use almond flour instead of pistachios for a plain version.