Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy with classic pistachio flavor and a pale green hue—perfect for St. Patty’s Day or anytime cravings.
Servings: 21
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 ½ sticks butter unsalted and softened
- 100 grams granulated white sugar about ½ cup
- 50 grams light brown sugar about ¼ cup packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2-3 drops green food coloring optional
- 218.75 grams all-purpose flour about 1¾ cups
- 1-3 ounce pack pistachio instant pudding mix
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pistachios shelled and unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the base of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl) cream together the butter and sugars for about 2 minutes on medium-low speed, with the paddle attachment.
- Add the egg, yolk and food coloring and run on low until combined.
- Then repeat with the all-purpose flour, instant pudding mix, baking powder and sea salt. Add chopped pistachios and mix to combine (I do this with the mixer, but you can do it with a spatula).
- Drop or roll 1 ½ tablespoon scoops onto prepared baking sheet and leave some room for spreading.
- Bake for 9-11 mins just before they start to get golden brown, then allow them to cool for before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t Overbake: They should look slightly underdone in the center when removed.
- Room Temperature Butter: Ensures proper creaming and even texture.
- Consistent Scoops: Using a scooper helps even baking and a chewy cookies.
- Color Control: One or two drops of food coloring go a long way.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
