Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Pistachio Pudding Cookies, a treat that promises to elevate your dessert game! These soft and chewy cookies combine the nutty richness of pistachios with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate chips, resulting in a uniquely flavorful experience. Their striking green hue comes from pistachio pudding mix, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a festive celebration, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking these treats becomes an enjoyable activity for everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- green or blue food color (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, pistachio pudding mix, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add the room-temperature egg and clear vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; blend well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended. Optionally add food coloring for deeper green color.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios; refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded portions onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but not browned; press extra white chocolate chips into warm cookies.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg