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Pistachio Cherry Meltaways

Pistachio Cherry Meltaways: Festive Cookies You'll Love

Pistachio Cherry Meltaways are delightful holiday cookies combining rich pistachio and sweet maraschino cherries, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sweetness and meltaway texture
  • 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring optional
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped and dried

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, and all-purpose flour, mixing on low until combined.
  3. Add almond extract and green food coloring, mixing on low until evenly distributed.
  4. Fold in finely chopped maraschino cherries gently using a spatula.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll them into balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until set but not browned, letting them cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be made in advance, and the dough can be frozen for later use. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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