St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Cookies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Cookies to Celebrate Irish Heritage
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Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 large egg
2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 - 2/3 cup chopped pistachio nut
granulated sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
36
Calories
120
Sugar
8g
Fat
6g
St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Cookies are a great way to celebrate your Irish heritage. These cookies are sometime referred to as Snickerdoodle cookies because they are coated with granulated sugar. The recipe is a combination of sugar cookie dough and instant pistachio pudding mix added to it to give it that one-of-a-kind taste. The salt is added for balance and the chopped pistachio nuts add a lovely crunch. These cookies are perfect for any social event or occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Beat the unsalted butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Add the vegetable oil, water, and large egg. Beat well.
4.Add the instant pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder. Beat well.
5.Add the unbleached all-purpose flour and continue beating the mixture until well combined.
6.Add the chopped pistachio nuts and mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7.Shape the dough into small rounded balls.
8.Roll the balls in granulated sugar until evenly coated.
9.Place the balls on a baking sheet and press them down slightly.
10.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are starting to brown.
11.Let the cookies cool for a minute on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

PROS

These cookies are perfect to help celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day or any Irish heritage event.

The pistachio flavor makes them different from a standard sugar cookie.

They are easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat.

They should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

People with nut allergies shouldn’t consume these cookies as they contain pistachio nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these cookies are not particularly healthy, eating them in moderation as part of a balanced diet can make them enjoyable.
Pistachios are known to be beneficial for the heart as they support healthy blood vessels.
They also contain antioxidants to help support overall health.

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