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Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Crisp and Buttery Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Enjoy delightful Pistachio Shortbread Cookies this holiday season with their crisp texture and buttery flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve crispiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Infuses cookies with rich flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the foundation and structure of cookies.
  • 1 cup Whole Pistachios Roasted and salted preferred for crunch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Cookie Cutter
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients and fold into the creamed mixture until crumbly.
  3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F, roll out dough, and cut into shapes.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pale and set.
  6. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, remember to chill the dough and handle gently to avoid overworking.

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