Description
These Pistachio Wedding Cookies are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth soft with a delicate powdered sugar coating. A classic holiday cookie that’s easy to make, egg-free, and perfect for gifting or serving at weddings, tea parties, and holiday gatherings. Discover how to make these easy pistachio cookies from scratch with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachios
1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 0.5 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix again until fully incorporated.
3. Gradually add in flour and salt, mixing on low until a soft dough forms.
4. Fold in the finely chopped pistachios with a spatula until evenly distributed.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until set but not browned.
7. Cool for 5 minutes, then roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
8. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, then roll once more in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
Use raw, unsalted pistachios for best flavor and texture.
Roll the cookies in powdered sugar while warm, then again once cooled.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg