Description
These Homemade Pistachio Wedding Cookies are delicate, buttery, and nutty treats perfect for any occasion. Coated in powdered sugar, they resemble snowy delights that melt in your mouth with each bite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios (unsalted and shelled)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients: Cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add extracts, then gradually mix in flour, pistachios, and salt until dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into balls, bake for 12-15 minutes until golden, but tops are pale.
- Coat cookies: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar twice for a snowy look.
Notes
- For a greener tint, add natural food coloring to the dough.
- Try replacing pistachios with almonds or walnuts for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
