Italian Pistachio Cookies
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Italian Pistachio Cookies
Description
These Italian Pistachio Cookies rely on raw pistachios ground finely with half the granulated sugar, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest to build the dough base. Egg whites and remaining sugar are gently folded in, producing a soft yet moldable dough. Portions are scooped and rolled into balls before coating in powdered sugar and garnishing with a whole pistachio.
Baked at 350°F for about 10–15 minutes until the edges start to brown slightly, the cookies develop a tender texture with a light sugary crust. The nut flavor remains prominent with fresh citrus notes from the lemon zest.
These cookies shine as an elegant nod to Italian confectionery tradition, suitable for gifting or serving with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 4 ⅓ cups pistachios raw
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- lemon about 1 1/2 teaspoons, finely grated zest, zest of half
- 3½ ounces egg from about 2 extra large eggs, white
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 50 pistachios for garnishing, whole, raw
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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