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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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! A 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.
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!
Once mixed, pour onto wax paper and make a dough ball. Wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
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.
Bake for 6 to 9 minutes on 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 baking rack. Then store in air tight container. If they last long enough to store 😉
A few items you may need for Pistachio Wedding Cookies
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- Santa’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
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- Chocolate Oreo Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies
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- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Pistachio Wedding Cookies
Pistachio Wedding Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar, divided
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 (3.4 oz) package pistachio instant pudding mix
Instructions
- In a large bowl, with a stand or hand mixer cream butter until smooth. Add in 1/2 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.
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Mary says
March 16, 2019 at 7:13 pmI just made these for St. Patrick’s day tomorrow. They are so easy & are absolutely delicious. Wedding cookies are my favorites anyway, but the pistachio pudding sends it over the top. Love the light green color. I’m going to try other flavors of pudding as well. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
March 18, 2019 at 7:02 pmThank you Mary! I am thrilled to hear you love them! They are one of my favorites. I would love to hear what other flavors you try!
Linda A Pense says
February 14, 2019 at 1:50 pmI had to add some finely chopped pistachios. but they are great…Love it…I Like any kind of shortbread type cookie…
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
February 16, 2019 at 8:33 amAdding in pistachios is a wonderful idea. I am a shortbread lover too! I am so glad you enjoyed them Linda! <3 Nikki
Rima featherstonehaugh says
December 30, 2018 at 3:35 pmWhat about pistachio nuts? Aren’t any pistachio nuts called for? Did I miss read the recipe?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
December 31, 2018 at 10:24 pmThey are made with pistachio pudding. I have not tried adding in some nuts, but I may the next time and see how they turn out.
Kristin says
December 26, 2018 at 7:18 amI love the idea of these but I made them twice and both times they are just waaaay too rich with butter. The consistency seems off as well, mine came out looking more like sugar cookies and tasted like butter with a hint of pistachio. I used two sticks as the recipe says.. I wonder what I am doing wrong? Everyone else seems to love them 🙂
Ariel says
December 23, 2018 at 2:31 pmCan I chill the cookie dough overnight? Love the recipe!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
December 24, 2018 at 6:56 amThank you so much! I have not done it overnight, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Enjoy 🙂
Rachel Hedges says
December 9, 2018 at 3:46 pmHi! I just made a variation on these–chocolate peppermint snowballs. I used chocolate fudge pudding mix and peppermint extract instead of vanilla (I tripled the recipe, and used 2/3 of the required amount of extract–4tsp instead of 6–so it wouldn’t be too strong). Delicious!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
December 12, 2018 at 2:29 pmThat sounds so delicious! I make variations of these as well! You can never ever go wrong with chocolate, especially when paired with peppermint. I have a Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookie I love to make as well!
Mandy @ South Your Mouth says
November 30, 2018 at 10:25 amThese looks AMAZING! I love shortbread and I love pistachios so this is perfect for me!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
November 30, 2018 at 10:48 amThank you so much Mandy! I love both as well! It’s the perfect cookie combo! <3
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
November 29, 2018 at 11:57 pmI’d love to give these a try! They look amazing!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
November 30, 2018 at 6:39 amThank you so much Toni! I hope you are able to! They are a tradition for our Christmas Cookie Tray!
Linda says
August 8, 2018 at 3:56 pmThese are wonderful and beautiful. I made these for my boss. He loved loved loved them. Thank you so much for sharing. I going home to bake him more for tomorrow.
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
August 10, 2018 at 7:21 amLinda, Thank you so much! I am glad he loved them! They are one of my favorites too!
Richa Gupta says
December 10, 2017 at 10:46 amThese cookies look amazing!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 10, 2017 at 4:21 pmThank you so much! Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Holiday Season!
Christie says
December 9, 2017 at 4:40 pmThese look melt in your mouth delicious! I love pistachios, but never thought to put pistachio pudding in anything. LOVE this idea!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 9, 2017 at 9:45 pmOh the pudding just gives the cookies such great flavor and texture! Thank you <3
Irene says
February 26, 2018 at 1:59 pmAre these soft and chewy or crispy? Also, can these be frozen?
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
February 26, 2018 at 3:42 pmThese are more on the soft side, as long as you don’t over bake them. I have not frozen these before, but I would not see any reason they would not freeze well.
Carolyn says
December 8, 2017 at 5:10 pmI love the color; so pretty!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 8, 2017 at 5:17 pmThank you so much Carolyn! I love the subtle green too! Perfect for the Holidays! Have a Merry Christmas!! XOXO – Nikki
Jennifer says
December 8, 2017 at 8:09 amThese are so pretty! They would be fun to add to a cookie exchange!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 9, 2017 at 9:48 pmThank you so much! They are always a hit!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
December 6, 2017 at 7:47 pmPistachios are my favorite!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 7, 2017 at 7:21 pmMe too! They are my favorite nut, well and pecans too! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 6, 2017 at 5:02 pmThese cookies look amazingly good!!!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 7, 2017 at 7:22 pmThank you so much Jocelyn! XOXO
Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says
December 4, 2017 at 10:34 pmI love pistachios! These sound so good. A bit a green is nice change from all the red too!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 5, 2017 at 12:59 pmI do too Cindy! A little green is always nice 😉 I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season <3
Karen says
December 4, 2017 at 9:48 pmThat green color is so pretty! What a delicious sounding cookie.
Wendy Klik says
December 4, 2017 at 8:01 pmLove pudding cookies and these sound wonderful. I think I will try adding some crushed pistachios to the dough.
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 4, 2017 at 8:55 pmWendy that is a fabulous idea! I may sneak some in on my next batch! You can’t go wrong with extra!
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says
December 4, 2017 at 11:01 amI love how these cookies and sweet & salty!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
December 4, 2017 at 6:06 amSuch a pretty green – these cookies will brighten up any cookie tray this holiday season!
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
December 4, 2017 at 2:10 pmThank you Liz! That green color is so festive! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!