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Pistachio wedding cookies beautifully decorated for a wedding celebration

Pistachio Wedding Cookies

Pistachio Wedding Cookies are small, buttery cookies with chopped pistachios and a powdered sugar finish, perfect for parties or gifts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened For a tender dough
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Fine powdered sugar for sweetness and dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds warm, sweet flavor
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Forms the structure of the cookies
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract (optional) Adds a subtle almond note
  • 1 cup Pistachios, finely chopped For texture and flavor
  • 1/2 cup Extra powdered sugar For coating the cooled cookies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment to prevent sticking.
  2. Beat softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the vanilla and almond extract until evenly mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios into the dough until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Scoop small dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops feel set, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack completely before dusting with extra powdered sugar.

Notes

For best results, start with room-temperature ingredients and ensure butter is fully softened. Chop pistachios finely for even texture. These cookies can be served at tea time, combined with other small cookies for a dessert tray, or packed as homemade gifts.