Pistachio Cream Cookies
Delightfully easy to make, these cookies combine rich, nutty pistachio flavor with a creamy filling that makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter.
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish Ingredients
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios For garnish.
Cream Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup additional pistachio paste
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Add to softened butter.
Instructions
Preparation of Dough
- Mix the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pistachio paste, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Preparation of Cream Filling and Assembly
- Prepare the cream filling by mixing additional pistachio paste with softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream filling between two cookies.
- Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for better mixing. Toasting pistachios can enhance flavor. Avoid overbaking for soft centers. Experiment with nut butters in the filling.