PISTACHIO STARS
Steps:
- In a food processor, grind together the pistachios with the confectioner's sugar and zest until the pistachios are very finely ground. Set aside.
- Combine the egg whites and salt in the bowl of a very clean and dry mixing bowl. Whisk with an electric mixer until the egg whites become foamy. Slowly add the superfine granulated sugar and beat on high until you get stiff, white peaks (this can take a few minutes). Set aside about one-quarter of the meringue mixture (just eyeball it). Fold the remaining meringue into the ground nut mixture until you've created a thick paste.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Sift a generous layer of confectioners' sugar onto a piece of parchment. Flatten the paste onto the parchment with your hands (spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray to keep the paste from sticking to your hands). Sift a generous layer of confectioners' sugar on top of the paste and top with another piece of parchment. Roll to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (dipped in confectioners' sugar to keep the cutter from sticking), stamp out the stars and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet an inch or so apart (the cookies don't spread, so there's not much worry). Using a small offset spatula, smear the tops of each star with a light layer of the reserved meringue. Continue with the rest of the cookies and a second parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake until the meringue just begins to brown, about 15 minutes. The cookies should be light and chewy, not hard and crunchy.
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Mujahid Bengali
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Summer Spell
[email protected]I've never made pistachio cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bruno Kanuth
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the green color of the pistachios.
Hemaka Samantha
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe for holiday parties.
Laxman Magar
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.
Volkatic UK
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The pistachio flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Habib sardar
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Steven Yager
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The pistachios give them a really nice nutty flavor.
Joshua Glue
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.
Dr.mahmoud abu alhija
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Abhinav Tamang
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Chika Obasi
[email protected]I've never made pistachio cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I'll definitely be making them again.
chaya bithi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the green color of the pistachios.
MD. ARIFUL
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They're a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Freefire EDITZ
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The pistachio flavor is really unique and the stars are so pretty.
Josephine Shindano
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.
Henrietta Palm
[email protected]These pistachio stars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and look so festive.