Sweet Pistachio Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 cup softened unsalted butter
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1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 package (3.4oz) pistachio instant pudding mix
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
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1 cup white chocolate baking chips
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1/2 cup roughly chopped shelled pistachios
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Get your cookie sheets ready with either parchment paper or silicone mats - whatever you prefer!
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In your mixing bowl, beat the butter until it's smooth and creamy (about half a minute). Add both sugars and beat until they're fully mixed and fluffy, which takes around 3-4 minutes.
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Now add your eggs, the pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla. Beat everything together until the eggs are completely incorporated into the mixture.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together your flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into your wet mixture until just combined - don't overmix!
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Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios until they're evenly distributed throughout your cookie dough.
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Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto your prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
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Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set up perfectly!
# Notes:
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These pistachio pudding cookies stay soft for days thanks to the instant pudding mix in the dough.
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Keep soft cookies soft by storing them with a piece of white bread - the bread will dry out but your cookies will stay perfect!
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You can substitute sugar-free pudding mix if desired, just make sure it's instant pudding and not 'cook and serve'.
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Try different pudding flavors like chocolate, pumpkin spice, or cheesecake for creative variations.