Best 4 Pistachio Lime Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of sweet treats, pistachio lime cookies stand out as a delightful fusion of vibrant flavors and textures. These cookies encapsulate the essence of summer with their bright green hue, derived from finely ground pistachios, and their zesty lime zest, which adds a refreshing twist. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable pistachio lime cookies, offering tips and variations to suit your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT, LIME AND PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. -Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pistachios, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and lime juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, pudding mix, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pistachios and dried cranberries. With clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until thick and foamy; stir in coconut., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Top with coconut mixture. Bake until until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with lime zest. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY LIME PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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I got this recipe at a Vegan baking class recently. (I've made a few modifications, so it's not exactly the same.) These cookies are melt-in-your mouth sweet and salty and crunchy--I love them! **Update: I've recently discovered that these are also stellar if you substitute chopped dried mango for the cranberry.**

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups Earth Balance margarine
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped finely
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped finely (if using unsalted nuts, add 1/2 tsp. salt to the recipe)
1 lime, juice and zest of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a mixer, cream margarine and sugar. Add flour till dough forms.
  • Stir in cranberries, pistachios, zest, and juice.
  • Let dough rest in fridge for a few minutes. To form cookies, roll 1 tablespoons dough into a ball, then flatten. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies for 11 minutes or till the bottoms are just turning golden and the tops look dry-ish. Cool on wire racks.

PISTACHIO LIME COOKIES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen (1 1/2-inch) cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup lime zest, about 6 to 8 limes
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes, chilled
6 ounces shelled pistachios
5 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon natural almond extract
3/4 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a food processor work bowl, add sugar and lime zest. Process until sugar and zest are well mixed, about 20 seconds. Scrape into a large mixing bowl. Reserve about 1/2 cup of lime sugar in a separate bowl for later use.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt into food processor and pulse briefly to mix. Add cold butter into food processor with flour mixture and 3 ounces of the pistachios. Process with short pulses until mixture resembles cornmeal and no large lumps of butter remain, about 10 seconds. Add remaining pistachios and mix briefly, about 5 seconds. Pour this mixture into the sugar and lime mixture in the large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lime juice together.
  • Using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, pour in the lime/sugar and flour/butter mixture and stir until combined, about 15 seconds. Then, while the mixer is still running, slowly add egg/lime juice mixture and mix until well combined and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Scrape the dough into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, but not solid, about 30 minutes. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the dough onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Take the dough balls and roll the tops into the reserved lime sugar. Use the bottom of a water glass to press the cookies flat, about 1/4-inch thick. Bake the cookies until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper with the cookies from the tray to a cooling rack and cool.

LIME PISTACHIO COOKIES



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Make and share this Lime Pistachio Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by linq7420

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon lime peel, grated

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.
  • Beat in egg.
  • Stir in flour and lime peel Mix in pistachio.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll into 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
  • Place in ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 mins at 375F or till light brown.
  • Ice as desired.
  • Lime Icing: beat butter with powdered sugar,milk and lime peel till smooth.
  • If frosting is too stiff,add in more milk.
  • If too soft,add powdered sugar.
  • Makes about 1 cup.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality pistachios for the best flavor. Freshly ground pistachios will give the cookies a more intense pistachio flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cookies to cream together smoothly.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Pistachio lime cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them frosted or unfrosted, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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