Christmas Cookie Recipes Holiday: Easy Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Delight in the festive flavors of these easy-to-make Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, ground pistachios, and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Press a chopped pistachio on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using almond extract instead of vanilla.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Baking