Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Form cookie dough into small balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute chopped almonds or walnuts for pistachios.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 25g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg