Description
Delicate pistachio wedding cookies bring Middle Eastern charm to classic shortbread, melting with nutty richness and powdered sugar elegance. Sweet memories of family gatherings swirl through each crumbly, delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Using a mixer, blend butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes airy and smooth, creating a delicate base for the cookies.
- Introduce vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and fragrant.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing gently until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Carefully fold chopped pistachios into the dough, ensuring even distribution for consistent nutty flavor in each bite.
- Craft uniform dough balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, positioning them evenly on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a subtle golden hue on the cookie bottoms.
- Upon removing from the oven, allow cookies to rest for 5 minutes, then gently roll them while still warm in powdered sugar for initial coating.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, perform a second powdered sugar coating to create a thick, elegant exterior that melts in your mouth.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that prevents lumpy dough.
- Chop pistachios finely to distribute evenly and create a consistent texture throughout the cookies.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining the same measurement.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, keeping their delicate powdered sugar coating intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg