Description
These Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies combine buttery dough, pistachio pudding mix, and white chocolate chips for a sweet, nutty treat that stays tender and chewy. Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday snacking, the cookies bake in just 10‑12 minutes and yield 24 soft bites. The easy step‑by‑step method ensures consistent results, while optional variations let you add extra nuts or swap chocolate for a dairy‑free alternative. A pleasing dessert that balances flavor and texture
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package pistachio pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pistachio pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10‑12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool briefly, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill dough for 15‑20 minutes before baking. For a richer flavor, toast chopped pistachios lightly before folding in. Cookies can be frozen
- thaw at room temperature for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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