PISTACHIO COOKIES

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This wonderful cookie is always part of my holiday cookie treats. They are fun to make and everyone will be impress with how pretty the green coloring is.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 3 drops green food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pistachios or pecans
1/2 cup green colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and confectioners' sugar until blended (mixture will clump together). Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract and food coloring. , Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, cream of tarter and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in colored sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kumal Shehzad
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Irfan jele Irfan jele
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to recipe for pistachio cookies.


Thurlo Lottering
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Tahmina Yesmin
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My kids loved these cookies! They're the perfect after-school snack.


vein ns
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I was a bit skeptical about using pistachio pudding mix in cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a wonderful flavor and texture.


Md Juyel
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These cookies were so easy to make! I had them ready in less than 30 minutes.


Milion Tefera
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I've tried many pistachio cookie recipes in the past, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies turned out soft and chewy, and the pistachio flavor really shines through.


But bhadur Rokka
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These pistachio cookies were an absolute delight! They had the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


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