Best 3 St Patricks Day Pistachio Cookies Recipes

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St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th, commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a day of celebration, with parades, festivals, and parties taking place all over the world. And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with some delicious pistachio cookies? These cookies are a fun and festive way to enjoy the holiday, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SAINT PATRICK'S PISTACHIO COOKIES



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These taste-tempting green pistachio cookies are the ideal Saint Patrick's Day treat! Two secret ingredients, avocado and applesauce, keep all the taste and texture!

Provided by Kate's Kitchen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 35m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ ripe avocado
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup applesauce (such as Mott's®)
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup skim milk
1 large egg
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix (such as Jell-O®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup pistachio nuts
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Puree avocado in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and blend until creamy. Add applesauce, sugar, and milk; pulse to combine. Add egg; pulse until smooth. Add pudding mix, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt; pulse until dough is smooth and pastel green.
  • Place pistachio nuts in a resealable freezer bag and crush with a meat mallet. Add crushed pistachio nuts and flour to dough; pulse to combine.
  • Drop tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets; flatten gently.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 138.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO CUPCAKES



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"On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities," explains Susan Frantz of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Green is dominant in most of the food we serve, so these cupcakes tinted with pistachio pudding mix are a perfect addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup cream cheese frosting
Green sprinkles and/or chocolate jimmies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. , Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PISTACHIO COOKIES



St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Cookies image

Make and share this St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 53 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 large egg
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2-2/3 cup chopped pistachio nut
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; lightly grease (or line with parchment paper) two baking sheets.
  • In a bowl, beat the butter, sugar, oil, water, egg, pudding mix, vanilla, salt, and baking powder together until smooth.
  • Add in the flour and nuts; beat until everything is well combined; the dough will be stiff.
  • Roll or scoop the dough into chestnut-sized balls; roll them in granulated sugar, if desired and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a 1-2 inch space between.
  • Press the cookies down gently with the bottom of a drinking glass, dipped in sugar if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until they are just barely beginning to brown around the edges and are golden brown on the bottom.
  • Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 30.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality pistachio pudding mix and pistachio extract.
  • If you don't have pistachio extract, you can use almond extract or vanilla extract instead.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, or the cookies will spread too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, or they will be dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them, or the frosting will melt.

Conclusion:

These St. Patrick's Day pistachio cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any celebration. They are easy to make and can be decorated with your favorite green sprinkles or shamrocks. Whether you are a fan of pistachios or just looking for a fun and festive cookie to make, these St. Patrick's Day pistachio cookies are sure to be a hit.

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