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    Soulfully Made » Desserts » Cookies » Pistachio Wedding Cookies

    Pistachio Wedding Cookies

    Nikki Lee Published:December 4, 2017 | Updated: August 20, 2020

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    Pistachio Wedding Cookies are soft, buttery cookies that are a little sweet, a little salty, and a whole lot of delicious. These melt-in-your-mouth good cookies just might have you reaching into that cookie jar often this Holiday Season.

    Pistachio Wedding Cookies in green Christmas tree bowl

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    It's December and it's time to talk Christmas Cookies! This time of year you will find me in the kitchen whipping up batches of cookies for annual Christmas cookie exchanges! I usually have 2 or 3 I attend every year. What about you? Do you host or attend any during the Holiday Season?

    I find they are always festive and so much fun!  A time filled with friends, laughter, and a big dose of Christmas Spirit!

    These cookies are a cross between a shortbread and a traditional wedding cookie. The addition of the pudding mix makes them melt-in-your-mouth y'all! And this velvety texture bakes up the PERFECT cookie in my book!

    Not to mention, they are so beautiful covered in confectioners (for you refined friends out there) sugar. Here in the south we affectionately call it Powdered Sugar! And hey, you know it's winter and I need some snow in my life here in Florida!  Add a little dustin' with this and you have one delicious sweet treat!

    Pistachio Wedding Cookies are perfect to take along this year to your Cookie Exchange, Holiday Party or to leave out for SANTA.

    How to Make Pistachio Wedding Cookies

    First, cream your butter until nice and smooth. Add in the powdered sugar and mix until fluffy! Then add in vanilla until combined.

    Creamed butter in glass bowl

    Meanwhile, in a separate bowl mix together the flour and pudding mix. Then gradually add into butter and sugar. Mix until combined! I used my stand mixer, but if you don't have one use your hand mixer. Or a little elbow grease works wonders too!

    Dry Pistachio Wedding Cookie Ingredients in glass bowl with jello pudding in background

    Once mixed, pour onto wax paper and make a dough ball. Wrap and refrigerate for an hour.

    Pistachio Wedding Cookie Dough Ball

    Remove from fridge and use a measuring teaspoon to make a ball. Then press down slightly with the back of the measuring spoon.  I like these cookies a little more flat like a cookie rather than a ball.

    Pressing Pistachio Wedding Cookie before baking

    Bake for 6 to 9 minutes at 350 degrees! Remove from oven and let cool down for about 5 minutes or so. Roll in powdered sugar and let them completely cool on a baking rack. Then store in an air-tight container. If they last long enough to store 😉

    Pistachio Wedding Cookie on tray with pistachios and powdered sugar sprinkled on top

    Enjoy, Pin and Share this with your friends! They will love you for life!

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    Pistachio Wedding Cookies

    Pistachio Wedding Cookies

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.86 from 99 votes
    Pistachio Wedding Cookies are soft, buttery cookies that are a little sweet, a little salty, and a whole lot of deliciousness. These melt-in-your-mouth good cookies just might have you reaching into that cookie jar often this Holiday Season.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 21 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48 cookies
    Calories 54 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks salted butter, softened
    • 1 ¼ cup powdered, confectioners sugar, divided
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 3.4 oz package pistachio instant pudding mix, dry

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, with a stand or hand mixer cream butter until smooth. Add in ½ cup powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add in vanilla and mix until combined.
    • In another bowl combine flour and dry pudding mix until combined. Gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture until it forms a dough.
    • Pour dough onto wax paper and form a ball. Wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Remove from refrigerator and use teaspoon measuring spoon to make a cookie ball. Take back of measuring spoon to slightly press ball.
    • Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake on 350 degree preheated oven for 6 to 9 minutes. Remove and let cool 3 to 5 minutes on baking sheet.
    • Using remainder of powdered sugar. Roll cookies in sugar and place on wire rack to cool completely. Store in air tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cookie Calories: 54 kcal Carbohydrates: 4 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 39 mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Linda says

      March 19, 2023 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made these cookies for Christmas and now I make them during the year also. I experimented yesterday and substituted the pistachio pudding with instant lemon pudding. They were delicious!

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      • Nikki Lee says

        March 20, 2023 at 9:34 am

        Awesome, Linda! Thank you so much! I love the lemon pudding in this cookie too! I want to try all the flavors!

        Reply
    2. Peggy says

      March 12, 2023 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Love these cookies.

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        March 13, 2023 at 9:22 am

        Thank you, Peggy!

        Reply
    3. Sue says

      December 12, 2022 at 11:11 am

      I only had sugar free pudding? What do I do as it weighs less?

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        December 13, 2022 at 7:26 am

        I am sorry, I have not tested it with sugar-free. I'd love to hear if you try it.

        Reply
    4. Louie says

      December 06, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Can I add some chopped pistachios to the mix?

      Reply
      • Kim says

        December 24, 2022 at 12:45 pm

        Louie I’m going to put chopped walnuts in this recipe. I don’t see any reason you couldn’t add nuts to this recipe.

        Reply
    5. Diane leskovec says

      September 08, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Can you freeze the pistachio wedding cookie

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        September 08, 2022 at 5:51 pm

        I have not tested this cookie specifically, however you should be able to with no problem. I would freeze them for up to 2-3
        months.

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