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💚 Pistachio Cookie Recipe

These soft and chewy Pistachio Cookies are packed with flavor from pistachio instant pudding, white chocolate chips, and crunchy chopped pistachios. With a fun twist of cake batter flavoring, these easy cookies bake up golden on the edges and soft in the center—perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or nonstick spray

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons cake batter flavoring I use McCormick
  • 1 3.4 oz box pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup pistachios roughly chopped
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs, cake batter flavoring, and pistachio pudding mix until well blended.
  • Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture by hand until a dough forms.
  • Fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips.
  • Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place them on your baking sheet.
  • Gently press down the tops of each dough ball to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.55gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 0.15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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