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Pistachio Shortbread
These buttery pistachio shortbread cookies are a dreamy blend of nutty pistachios and creamy white chocolate! Perfect for the holiday season or a cup of tea any time of year, this classic shortbread recipe is easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) salted butter cubed
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup chopped White Chocolate
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cold, diced butter with powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, frequently scraping down the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture. Gradually add the flour and incorporate it with a spatula just until the dough starts to come together. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and white chocolate. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a log about 6 ½ inches long and 1 ½ to 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Press firmly to eliminate air pockets and ensure an even texture. On a lightly floured surface, roll each log to refine the shape.
- Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the dough is well chilled.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator. Slice each log into 14–15 pieces, each less than ½-inch thick, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. If the cookies have softened during this time, refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes, so they’re hard just before baking. This will prevent them from losing their shape.
- After baking, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
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Notes
- Storage & Make Ahead
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze: Freeze dough logs or baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm baked cookies briefly in a 300°F oven for a fresh-from-the-oven feel.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the dough and chill it for up to 3 days or freeze for future baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.