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Italian Pistachio Cookies
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 50 cookies
Calories: 93 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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
% 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.