Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a perfect addition to any holiday gathering or cozy afternoon tea. These cookies boast a buttery, crisp texture, enhanced by the rich flavor of roasted pistachios, making them an irresistible treat for cookie lovers. Easy to prepare and highly versatile, they can be customized with various nuts or flavors, ensuring that every batch is unique. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or gift them beautifully packaged for a thoughtful present.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pure vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until a crumbly dough forms.
- Gently incorporate the chopped pistachios.
- Shape the dough into a disk and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/3-1/2 inch thick.
- Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter and roll edges in sugar.
- Chill cut cookies for at least an hour before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until firm but pale.
- Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg