Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pistachio Shortbread Cookies, a treat that combines buttery richness with the crunchy goodness of pistachios. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an afternoon tea, a holiday gathering, or simply a sweet snack to brighten your day. Dipped in rich dark chocolate and topped with additional chopped pistachios, each bite offers a unique blend of flavors and textures. Best of all, they’re easy to make and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks Salted Butter (227g, room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (100g)
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour (250g)
- 1 cup Pistachios (120g, without shells)
- 4 oz Dark Chocolate (113g)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat room-temperature butter until softened.
- Mix in granulated sugar until smooth.
- Sift in all-purpose flour and mix until clumpy; then use your hands to form a dough.
- Chop pistachios and fold two-thirds into the dough.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into rounds and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes until golden around the edges; cool before dipping in melted dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 10g)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg