💚 Pistachio Sugar-Dusted Cookies 🍪✨

Soft, nutty, and delicately sweet—these pistachio cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat with a golden sugar sparkle!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup finely chopped pistachios (plus extra for topping)
• Powdered sugar or granulated sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
3. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture.
4. Fold In: Stir in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
5. Shape: Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Sprinkle tops with extra pistachios and sugar.
6. Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on wire rack.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: ~27 minutes
• Yield: ~24 cookies
• Kcal: ~150 kcal per cookie

✨ Nutty, buttery, and kissed with sugar—these cookies are perfect for gifting or cozy snacking!