Vegan Pistachio Cookies
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Vegan Pistachio Cookies
Description
The Vegan Pistachio Cookies consist of a blend of all-purpose and almond flours combined with finely ground pistachios, aromatic green cardamom seeds, and optional saffron strands or lemon zest to add subtle floral and citrus notes. The dough incorporates neutral oil and small amounts of non-dairy milk for moisture, resulting in a soft, slightly sticky dough that benefits from chilling before shaping.
The cookies are shaped into flattened discs and baked at a moderate temperature until lightly set. Topping with slivered almonds or extra pistachios adds texture contrast. Their gently spiced, nutty flavor profile makes them distinctive among vegan cookie options.
These cookies keep well on the counter for at least two weeks and stay fresh longer when refrigerated. The recipe allows substitutions like gluten-free flours or nut swaps but notes that texture and flavor may vary. Careful grinding and measuring help achieve the ideal consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour I use all purpose
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup pistachios raw
- 1/2 cup sugar
- green cardamom seeds of 1 or 2 pods
- 4 saffron or you can use 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, strands
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2-3 tablespoons non-dairy milk coconut milk, cashew milk, or soy milk, such as almond milk
topping
- almond or pistachios, slivered
Instructions
- In a bowl, add flour, almond flour, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
- In a blender with a grinder blade or spice grinder or food processor which can grind the nuts, add the pistachios, sugar, seeds of the cardamom pods, and saffron strands and grind until the mixture is powdery. If using a blender, grind by pulsing it for 10 seconds at a time so that it doesn't become too nut buttery.
- Transfer this ground mixture to the bowl and mix well. Then add in the oil and mix in. Add in 2 tablespoons of non dairy milk and mix and then add in milk 1 teaspoon at a time to make a soft dough. A bit sticky is ok.
- Bring the mixture together and knead for 5 seconds so that it's homogenous then put this dough in the fridge to chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 335 degrees Fahrenheit(170c). Remove the dough from the fridge. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, take about 1 1/2 inch ball worth of dough and make a flat disc, and press it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- I like to make these cookies just about 1/4 inch thick. Press either a raw pistachio or some almond silvers on top.
- The dough is going to be soft and will have more moisture. If it's too sticky, chill it some more. Also the cookies will spread a lot so keep them at least 2 inches apart from each other.
- Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. This will depend on your oven, the tray, and other factors.
- As soon as the cookies are getting a bit golden on the edges, they are done. They might be soft to touch but they will continue to harden outside the oven.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain flavor and texture.
- For extended freshness, refrigerate cookies after several days; they keep over a month when chilled.
- Gluten-free flour blends or a mix of oat flour, almond flour, and potato starch can replace all-purpose flour for gluten-free versions.
- Nut substitutions are possible but may alter texture; options include cashews or macadamia nuts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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