Italian Pistachio Cookies
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Italian Pistachio Cookies
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These lightly sweet, chewy pistachio cookies have a feint citrusy flavor from a little bit of lemon zest. They are rubbly and irresistible. These cookies are naturally gluten free, dairy free and are quick and easy to make too.
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Ingredients
- 4 ⅓ cups raw pistachios
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of half a lemon about 1 1/2 teaspoons, finely grated zest
- 3½ ounces egg whites from about 2 extra large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 50 whole raw pistachios for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
GRIND THE PISTACHIOS:
- Add the pistachios and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the nuts are finely ground.
- Transfer the ground nuts to a large bowl and add the honey, vanilla and lemon zest. Use a rubber spatula to mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Slowly add the egg whites to the nut mixture and continue to blend with the spatula until the dough is well combined.
- Add the remaining sugar and mix gently. The dough will be soft, but not sticky.
- Use a 1 tablespoon measure to scoop out even portions of pistachio cookie dough and roll them into balls.
- Fill a shallow bowl with the powdered sugar and roll the pistachio cookies in the sugar to coat. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet set about 1-2 inches apart.
- Press a whole pistachio into the tops of each of the cookies and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 50cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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