Description
Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft, flavorful cookies made with instant pistachio pudding mix, delivering a unique and delightful taste. With hints of almond and vanilla extracts and a touch of green food coloring, these cookies are perfect for a festive treat or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3.4 ounce box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 4-5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened butter and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Add powdered sugar, instant pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring to the butter. Mix well until fully combined and evenly colored.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the 1 1/2 cups of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined to form the dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Shape Cookies: Using a dough scoop or tablespoon, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place each dough ball about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are just barely turning light brown, ensuring the cookies remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to sit for 3-5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature; it should be soft enough to press but still hold its shape without being greasy.
- Use the paddle attachment on the stand mixer for best mixing results without overworking the dough.
- Adjust the green food coloring gradually to achieve your desired color intensity for the cookies.
- Do not skip using parchment paper to prevent cookies from spreading too much and to ensure even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; they will stay fresh for 5-6 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
