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A stack of four green Pistachio Wedding Cookies, coated in sugar and chopped pistachios.

Pistachio Wedding Cookies

These pistachio wedding cookies are a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the 1/2 cup of finely chopped pistachios.
  6. In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of finely chopped pistachios for rolling.
  7. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Then, roll each ball in the sugar and pistachio mixture.
  8. Place the rolled balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.