Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies
These Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft, flavorful, and packed with the delightful taste of pistachio. The addition of almond and vanilla extracts enhances their unique flavor, while a touch of green food coloring gives them a fun appearance. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 11 mins
- Total Time: 26 mins
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4–5 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, almond extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring. Beat until thoroughly combined.
- Slowly add flour to the mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or refrigerate for an hour to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a 1 ½ tablespoon scoop to form dough into balls. Arrange them on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until edges begin to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg