Soft and Chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies Recipe
Delight in these soft and chewy pistachio pudding cookies, bursting with nutty flavor and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with instant pistachio pudding mix, these cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 box instant pistachio pudding mix (3.4 oz)
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the instant pistachio pudding mix until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Shape and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving, which helps them set and enhances their chewy texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- For extra pistachio flavor, add chopped pistachios to the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- If desired, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
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