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Pistachio Cream Cookies

Melting Pistachio Cream Cookies Everyone Will Love

Pistachio Cream Cookies are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened but not melted
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Paste homemade or store-bought
  • 1 large Egg Yolk avoid using a whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional for nut allergies
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Additional Pistachio Paste
  • 1/2 cup Softened Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust with milk for consistency
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Pistachios

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add pistachio paste, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until creamy.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour and salt, then fold into the wet mixture to form a dough.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden; let rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  6. In a bowl, mix additional pistachio paste, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  7. Spread the cream filling between two cooled cookie halves and garnish with powdered sugar and crushed pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pistachio Cream Cookies are delightful with a creamy filling and vibrant appearance. Ensure cookies are cooled completely before filling to keep the texture intact.

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