Description
Melt-in-your-mouth Pistachio Wedding Cookies are the perfect blend of buttery richness, nutty pistachios, and a snowy powdered sugar coating. These classic cookies, perfect for weddings, holidays, or afternoon tea, are a twist on traditional tea cakes with a vibrant green color and satisfying crunch. Ideal for those looking for an easy dessert idea, holiday cookie recipe, or egg-free baking, these cookies also make great gifting treats that store beautifully. Perfect for any celebration or cozy moment, they’re a delightful choice when browsing quick baking recipes, easy food ideas, or charming sweet snacks.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios, chopped
Extra powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 0.5 cup powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
2. Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing just until combined.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix on low until a soft dough forms.
4. Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
5. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them gently. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
6. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 16–18 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Tops should remain pale.
7. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
8. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Once cooled, roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if your kitchen is warm; it helps cookies keep their shape.
For deeper flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before adding them to the dough.
Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar twice—once warm, once cool—gives the best finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pistachio Wedding Cookies, holiday cookies, powdered sugar cookies, tea cakes, egg-free cookies