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Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars Recipe

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These Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars are a chewy, nutty delight with a unique twist of pistachio pudding mix folded into classic sugar cookie dough. Perfectly soft and flavorful, they bake up golden and can be enjoyed as a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3.4 oz pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 1 package sugar cookie mix
  • Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s ready for baking when your dough is prepared.
  2. Cream Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, eggs, and pistachio instant pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a rich base and nutty flavor.
  3. Add Cookie Mix: Gradually incorporate the sugar cookie mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a sticky cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  5. Press Dough Into Pan: Spread the sticky dough evenly into the greased baking sheet, pressing down gently to form a uniform layer for even baking.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling readiness.
  7. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack to set the bars and make slicing easier.
  8. Slice and Serve: Once fully cooled, cut the baked dough into squares and serve your delicious pistachio cookie bars.

Notes

  • Using softened butter ensures easier mixing and a better texture.
  • Cool the bars fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Pistachio pudding mix not only adds flavor but also gives the bars a unique color.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cool to avoid overbaking.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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