Description
Delightfully tender and buttery Pistachio Wedding Cookies with a delicate crunch, coated in a sweet layer of confectioners sugar, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3.4 oz package pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, then stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pistachio instant pudding mix, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form a dough. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a ball, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up the dough for easy handling.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Shape Cookies: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Form teaspoon-sized balls, place them spaced about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets, then gently press each ball down slightly to flatten.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake to maintain their tender texture.
- Cool and Coat Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. While still warm, toss the cookies gently in the remaining confectioners sugar so they are fully coated. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store Cookies: Once completely cooled, store the pistachio wedding cookies in airtight containers to keep them fresh and preserve their delicate flavor.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should remain soft and tender inside.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking.
- Coating the cookies while warm allows the confectioners sugar to adhere perfectly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pistachio Wedding Cookies, buttery cookies, pistachio dessert, nutty cookies, wedding desserts, holiday cookies, soft cookies
