Green White Cookies with Pistachios
- Irresistible cookies featuring crunchy pistachios and creamy white chocolate chips.
- The perfect balance of nutty sophistication and sweet indulgence in every bite.
- A stunning addition to cookie platters with their beautiful green and white appearance.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3.4 oz package pistachio pudding mix (optional, for deeper color and flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract (and almond extract if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt (and pistachio pudding mix if using).
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For more intense pistachio flavor, toast the nuts before chopping and adding to the dough.
- The cookies will be soft when first removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 89
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 24
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