Pistachio Cookies

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Laced with chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, these Pistachio Cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delish! Not to mention easy to make and perfect for both Christmas and St. Patrick's Day!

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookies with pistachios, easy cookie recipes, pistachio cookie recipe, pistachio pudding cookies

Servings: cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
3.4 ounce box pistachio instant pudding (just the powder)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in the center. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until well combined and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, pudding powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips and pistachios until incorporated.
Using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop, form balls of dough. Transfer them to the baking sheets 2 inches apart; press down on them slightly. (Press in a couple white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios on top, if desired, for presentation.)
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until light and golden just around the edges, rotating pans halfway through, if necessary.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. (They will firm up as they cool, but you still want a soft center.)
Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Switch up the chocolate. Swap out the white chocolate with semi-sweet chips, if preferred.

Add dried cranberries for a festive touch. Add in up to 1/3 cup of dried cranberries for a festive holiday look.

Enhance the green color. For a darker, brighter green, add a few drops of food coloring. This is perfect if using these cookies to celebrate St. Patrick's Day or Christmas.

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