Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful St. Patrick’s Day Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies. Infused with a rich pistachio flavor and a playful touch of green, these cookies are the perfect festive treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Their soft texture combined with the crunch of chopped pistachios makes them a unique addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress family and friends alike, bringing joy and flavor to your celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup green sprinkles (for festive decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in pistachio pudding until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart; sprinkle with green decorations if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg