Description
Delicious pistachio cookies coated in a sweet sugar mixture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (plus 2 TBSP (25g) for coating)
- 1 egg yolk (save the egg white)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted pistachios (divided, finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Using a hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating well until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and ½ cup chopped pistachios. Mix thoroughly.
- Place the cookie dough on a large piece of plastic wrap, and lightly flour your (clean) hands to prevent the dough from sticking too much. Shape dough into a log, approximately 12 inches long. Wrap the log of dough in the plastic wrap until covered and chill overnight in the fridge.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with the remaining ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios; set aside.
- Lightly beat the saved egg white and brush evenly onto the exterior of the dough log, coating it completely. Place the dough log on a baking sheet, pour the sugar-pistachio mixture on top of the log. Then, roll the log in the sugar mixture, pressing it into the dough as needed, until completely coated.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until slightly golden brown along the edges.
- Let the cookies rest for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough overnight.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Alternatively, you can freeze the cookie log for later use.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg