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Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies

Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies: Irresistibly Creamy Bliss

Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or lemon zest
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Finely Ground Pistachios unsalted and shelled
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream/Pistachio Butter store-bought is fine
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together in a bowl using a mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, finely ground pistachios, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Indent the center of each ball with your thumb.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies cool completely, then fill indents with pistachio cream and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes and ensure butter is room temperature for best results.

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