PISTACHIO, LEMON, AND VANILLA SHORTBREAD

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Pistachio     Vanilla     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semolina flour*
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shelled natural pistachios (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine all purpose flour, sugar, and semolina flour in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter, lemon peel, and vanilla. Using on/off turns, blend until coarse meal forms. Turn dough out into bowl. Add nuts and knead gently to combine. Press dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Using fork, pierce dough all over.
  • Bake shortbread until pale brown in center and golden at edges, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 squares. Cool completely in pan. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with foil; store at room temperature.)
  • *Semolina flour, often labeled "pasta flour," is available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and some supermarkets.

Ulfatfatima Fatima
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a great make-ahead cookie. You can make the dough ahead of time and then bake it when you're ready to serve.


Beth Alexander
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and nutty.


Wyldman
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Shaharyar Riaz
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I loved these cookies. The lemon and vanilla flavors really balance out the pistachio flavor.


Santo Amador
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look beautiful.


Jessy Fr
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but I think that was because I didn't chill the dough long enough. Other than that, they were delicious!


Paty Benavides
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


icegamer 0
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they look so elegant. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next dinner party.


Das Gyaaa
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Caca Hi
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These pistachio lemon and vanilla shortbread cookies are absolutely delightful! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the cookies are so delicate and crumbly. I will definitely be making these again.