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Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Delicious Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft and chewy, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix 1 box
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract optional
  • 1 each egg room temperature
  • green or blue drops food color optional

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream sugars and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add in egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Add food color if desired for a deeper green.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.

Baking

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or just until they are set. If you see any brown, pull them out.
  • Remove from oven and gently press a few white chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.
  • Let the cookies cool on baking sheet for several minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

These pistachio cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. To freeze, place in a freezer safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cookies, desserts, pistachio cookies, Pistachio Pudding Cookies, Sweet Treats
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