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Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies That You’ll Crave More Of

Delightful Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies made with instant pudding mix for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 3.4 ounces Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix Use dry, do not prepare
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can replace with vanilla extract if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid over-measuring
  • As needed Green Food Coloring Optional for vibrant appearance

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Directions
  1. Prepare the Butter: Beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Add 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, 3.4 ounces of instant pistachio pudding mix, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat on low until well combined.
  3. Incorporate the Flour: Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 11-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool and Transfer: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is softened properly, measure flour accurately, and do not skip the chilling time for best results.

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