Description
Luxurious, buttery cookies with a rich pistachio cream filling and a nutty, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground roasted pistachios
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup high-quality pistachio cream (chilled or frozen into small dollops)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 5: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 7: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten it, place a small dollop of chilled pistachio cream in the center, and roll into a ball.
Step 8: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Step 10: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the pistachio cream is very cold or frozen before stuffing to prevent leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baked Goods
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
