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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

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Pistachio Wedding Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats filled with finely chopped pistachios and coated in powdered sugar. These elegant cookies are perfect for holidays, weddings, or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • Optional: 1 drop green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the finely chopped pistachios. Add food coloring if desired.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
  8. Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
  9. Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a snowy finish.

Notes

  • Use unsalted pistachios to control saltiness.
  • Rolling in powdered sugar twice ensures a snowy finish.
  • Cookies don’t spread, so no need to space far apart.
  • Handle gently when warm to avoid crumbling.
  • Chill dough if it feels too soft to roll.

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