Description
Charming pistachio cookies filled with a creamy pistachio filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Pistachio Cream Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste (or finely ground pistachios mixed with a bit of milk for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A splash of milk (optional, for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, finely ground pistachios, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them out. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool, then prepare the pistachio cream filling by beating the softened butter until creamy, mixing in powdered sugar, pistachio paste, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble by spreading a dollop of the filling on the bottom of one cooled cookie and topping it with another cookie. Dust with finely ground pistachios.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider replacing half the butter with applesauce. You can also create a vegan option by using plant-based butter and substituting eggs for flaxseed meal mixed with water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg