Pistachio Pudding Cookies
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Pistachio Pudding Cookies - Melt-in-your-mouth cookies made with pistachio pudding, sweet white chocolate chips and rich crushed pistachios.
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Having some pistachios left over from the cheesecake I shared last week, I opted to use them for another dessert, because why not?!
Whether you're a pistachio lover or simply looking for a new delicious recipe to make this St. Patrick's Day, these Pistachio Pudding Cookies are just the right choice! With a delightfully chewy center and crispy edges, this recipe packs the nutty flavors of pistachios into soft, fluffy cookies that taste heavenly with every bite you take.
The pistachio pudding gives these cookies a creamy, smooth texture, and adds that classic pistachio flavor that you'll be sure to love. They are absolutely irresistible and festively green so they're guaranteed to look perfect on your dessert table this St. Patrick's day or any day of the year!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Amazing pistachio flavor: The pistachio pudding mix adds the perfect amount of nutty pistachio flavor and a great chewy texture to the cookies.
- No need to chill: This recipe doesn't require you to chill the cookie dough before baking, which is super convenient and a great time-saver!
- Super fun and simple: With only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is both fun and easy to make! You can get the whole family involved in the kitchen!
- Festive: With the subtle green color of the cookies, this recipe is super festive and perfect for a variety of holidays, including Christmas and St. Patrick's day.
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Ingredients
Grab the ingredients below to make these cookies with pistachio pudding mix!
White chocolate chips- The white chocolate chips
Unsalted butter- It's important to use unsalted butter as opposed to salted butter in this recipe so that the cookies are sweet and not too salty.
Pistachio pudding mix- Not only does the pistachio pudding mix provide a great way to incorporate pistachio flavor into the cookies, but it also creates a creamy and chewy texture that's perfect for cookies.
Crushed pistachios- Using pistachios in this recipe adds even more great pistachio flavor as well as a crunch to the cookies.
Substitutions & Variations
- For thicker cookies, you can add more flour to your mixture.
- Be sure to use unsalted butter so that your cookies aren't too salty!
- For extra sweetness and visual appeal, drizzle melted white chocolate atop the baked cookies.
- You can use salted or unsalted pistachios depending on the flavors you prefer for your cookies.
- If you don't have white chocolate chips, regular chocolate chips will also do the job for this recipe. The brown chocolate will make the cookies more brown than green, but they will still taste delicious.
How to Make Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Once you've gathered your ingredients, follow the steps below to make these pistachio cookies with pistachio pudding!
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and eggs together.
- Step 2: Add the flour, baking soda and pistachio pudding mix. Beat together.
- Step 3: Stir in the crushed pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Step 4: Scoop balls of dough on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes until the bottoms of the cookies turn slightly golden brown.
Looking pretty delicious, don't you think?
Helpful Tips
- If not using a cookie scoop, round the cookie dough in your hands before placing it on a baking sheet to help the white chocolate chips and crushed pistachios stay incorporated in the dough.
- Use room temperature butter for these cookies. Also, be sure to not let the butter get too soft or to cream it for too long.
- Put a piece of white bread in the container of cookies to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Recipe FAQs
If you feel like your cookies aren't green enough, you can add a few drops of green food coloring for a more vibrantly green cookie!
Sure, you can substitute pistachios with other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans if you prefer.
Just make sure to chop them into small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the cookie dough.
Absolutely! Just make the cookie dough and scoop it into balls in advance and place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until you're ready to bake.
If you want some extra-festive ways to serve these cookies, you can use a cookie cutter to cut the cookies into shamrock shapes.
You can also add green sprinkles or plate them alongside gold coins and other festive treats.
To prevent pistachio pudding cookies from spreading too much while baking, make sure your butter is at the correct temperature (softened but not melted) and avoid over-creaming it with the sugar.
Additionally, chilling the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before baking can help maintain their shape.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around 4-5 days.
Freezing Instructions
These cookies can be stored in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Then you can let them thaw on the counter or microwave them for a few seconds to warm them up.
More Recipes For St. Patrick's Day
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3.4 ounce box pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup unsalted pistachios (crushed)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and eggs together.
- Add flour and baking soda. Beat again.
- Add pistachio pudding mix and beat again.
- Stir in crushed pistachios and white chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop balls of dough on a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes are until bottoms slightly turn golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.