Description
Soft, buttery, and filled with rich nutty flavor—these Pistachio Cream Cookies deliver pure cookie-shop bliss without any fuss. Each cookie bakes up tender and melt-in-your-mouth, thanks to the luscious pistachio cream swirled throughout. With crisp edges, chewy centers, and that unmistakable pistachio aroma, this treat is perfect for holidays, gifting, or when the craving for something indulgent hits hard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pistachio cream (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (optional for texture)
Instructions
- Prep the dough base: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until everything blends smoothly.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add this mixture gradually to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Add the pistachio cream: Gently fold in the pistachio cream using a spatula. For a swirled effect, avoid fully mixing it in—you want ribbons of green running through the dough.
- Shape and chill: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 20–30 minutes so the cookies keep their shape while baking.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers look just set.
- Finish and cool: Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top while still warm for extra crunch.
Notes
- Allow the cookies to cool completely so the pistachio cream sets and the texture becomes perfectly tender.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too thin in the oven.
- For a stronger pistachio punch, drizzle extra pistachio cream on top once the cookies cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg