Description
These Pistachio Pudding Cookies are tender, flavorful, and perfectly green with a delightful blend of almond and vanilla extracts. Using instant pistachio pudding mix gives them a unique moist texture and a sweet nutty flavor, making them a fun and festive treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon and level method)
- 4-5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and beat on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flavorings and Sugar: Add powdered sugar, instant pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring to the butter. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, ensuring a uniformly green dough.
- Incorporate Flour: Slowly add the all-purpose flour to the mixing bowl and combine on low speed until just incorporated, making sure not to overmix the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps with shaping and controls spreading.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Form Cookies: Using a dough scoop or measure out 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls with your hands, and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until the edges are just barely starting to turn light brown, indicating they are cooked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on it for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Allow butter to come to room temperature; it should be soft enough to press but not goopy for proper mixing.
- Use the paddle attachment on your stand mixer to mix the cookie dough for best texture.
- Adjust the green food coloring quantity to achieve your desired color intensity.
- Do not skip parchment paper on baking sheets to avoid cookies spreading too much and to promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; they will keep fresh for 5-6 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
