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Pistachio Shortbread Cookie

These pistachio shortbread cookies are tender and crumbly like shortbread, yet subtly flavored and sweet like cookies. So which are they? Who cares when they taste this lovely!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup shelled raw or roasted pistachios
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 stick unsalted butter cold, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) pieces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, sanding sugar, or raw sugar for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, salt, pistachios, and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pistachios are finely ground. Scatter the butter pieces in the food processor and pulse several times to cut the butter into the flour. Stop pulsing when the ingredients just come together and cling to one another. (Watch carefully, as food processors work very fast and can easily overmix the dough. At first the mixture will have a coarse, crumbly texture, but then if you're not careful it will quickly turn into a paste.)
  2. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and shape it into a log about 2 inches in diameter and 10 inches long. (If the dough is too sticky, toss it in the fridge for 10 or so minutes to make it easier to work with. Dampening your hands ever so slightly with cold water also helps.) Place the log on a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Tightly roll the wrap around the log and twist the ends to seal them securely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 5 days. (This dough also freezes well for up to 3 weeks if wrapped tightly in plastic.)
  3. Position 2 racks in the center of the oven and preheat to 325ºF (163ºC). Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  4. Cut the chilled cookie dough into 1/2-inch-thick coins and place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly brush the top of each shortbread cookie with water and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown on both top and bottom. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the pistachio shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.