Description
Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies are soft, flavorful treats packed with rich pistachio flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness. These cookies deliver a delightful chewy texture thanks to the pistachio pudding mix and a generous amount of chopped pistachios, making them an irresistible dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) pistachio pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies at the ideal temperature.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a light texture for the cookies.
- Add Pudding Mix and Eggs: Incorporate the pistachio pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture and mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold the chopped pistachios into the cookie dough to evenly distribute the nuts throughout each cookie.
- Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, checking carefully to maintain a chewy texture without overbaking.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
- For chewier cookies, avoid overbaking and remove when edges are just lightly golden.
- You can substitute chopped pistachios with other nuts such as walnuts or pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
