St. Patrick's Day Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these delightful St. Patrick's Day Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies! With their charming green hue and rich pistachio flavor, these cookies are a perfect treat for your holiday festivities. Their soft and chewy texture, complemented by optional white chocolate chips, will impress both family and friends at any gathering. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels looking to add a festive touch to their celebrations. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or packaged as gifts, these cookies are sure to bring joy and sweetness to your St. Patrick's Day.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time27 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: Irish-American Keyword: For extra flavor depth, consider refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to substitute chopped pistachios with walnuts or pecans based on your preference. Servings: Approximately 24 cookies Calories: 150kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pistachios
½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup green sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract.
Mix in the pistachio pudding mix until combined.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually incorporate into wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.
Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart; sprinkle with green decorations if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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