Soft, buttery pistachio cookies with rich nutty flavor and perfect chewy texture. Easy homemade recipe ready in just 30 minutes.
Author:ssam
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 1x
Category:desserts
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour,
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature,
3/4 cup granulated sugar,
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed,
2 large eggs,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
1/2 teaspoon baking soda,
1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely ground,
1/4 cup whole pistachios for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Process pistachios in food processor to coarse meal consistency.
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined. Fold in ground pistachios gently.
Scoop dough into 2-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Top with whole pistachios. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely