Yield: 24 cookies

Pistachio Cookies Recipe

Dive into the delightful world of baking with these Pistachio Cookies, where creamy butter meets the unique taste of pistachio, enriched with almond essence and speckled with cheerful bits of maraschino cherries.

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time12 minutes

Total Time27 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cupbutter, softened
• 1 /2 cuppowdered sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top
• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 2/3 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoonsalmond extract

Instructions

1. Preheatovento 350°F (175°C) and line abaking sheetwithparchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in the pistachio pudding mix andalmond extractuntil well blended.
4. Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
6. Form the dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on the preparedbaking sheet. Flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until just set. Do not overbake.
8. Cool on thebaking sheetfor a few minutes before transferring to awire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.

Notes

For a less sticky dough, refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to shaping.Substitutealmond extractwith vanilla if preferred due to nut allergies.Ensure cookies are stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.