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Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars

Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Pistachio Sugar Cookie Bars combine the lovely nuttiness of pistachios with a delightful cream cheese frosting, making them a perfect treat for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 package Pistachio Pudding Mix instant dry pudding mix
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust if desired
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or additional almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for leavening
  • 1 pinch Salt to balance sweetness
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Soft Butter room temperature
  • 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Chopped Pistachios optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, pistachio pudding mix, and sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add room temperature eggs, along with vanilla and almond extracts, to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually sift this mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  4. Press the dough into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
  5. Once baked, let the bars cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and soft butter until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
  7. Spread the frosting generously over the cooled bars and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
  8. Cut into squares and serve on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and smoother batter. Cool bars completely before frosting to maintain texture.

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