Orange Pistachio Cookies
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Servings
27 cookies
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Canadian, Vegetarian
Orange Pistachio Cookies
Description
These Orange Pistachio Cookies start with a dough made from flour, baking powder, salt, sugar infused with orange zest, butter, egg, and vanilla extract. The dough is dropped by tablespoonfuls, gently flattened, and baked until just set and lightly golden. Once cooled, the cookies are topped with a glaze made from powdered sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest, and then finished by sprinkling chopped pistachios.
The resulting cookies have a delicate crispness around the edges with a soft center. The orange zest in both the dough and glaze layers a bright citrus note, which is complemented by the crunchy pistachios. Baking at 350°F ensures even cooking without drying out the texture.
These cookies can be served as a snack or dessert and pair nicely with tea or coffee. The citrus glaze adds a glossy finish and a pleasant tang. They also hold shape well, making them suitable for gifting or small gatherings.
Making the orange sugar by rubbing zest into granulated sugar intensifies the citrus aroma in the dough. The glaze should be prepared while the cookies cool to time the assembly correctly. Allow glazed cookies to set fully before stacking or storing.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup pistachio chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and orange zest. Rub the sugar and orange zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
- 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar mixture together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat
- in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- 5. Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking
- racks. Cool completely.
- 6. While the cookies are cooling, make the orange glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Dip each cookie top into the orange glaze. Sprinkle
- pistachios on top of each cookie. Let cookies sit until glaze has set.
- Note-cookies will keep in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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