Description

These vibrant green cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Infused with instant pistachio pudding mix, they boast a wonderfully soft and chewy texture, generously studded with creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy chopped pistachios. Baked until just set, they provide a comforting and satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pistachios, plus more for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the instant pistachio pudding mix, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cookies may still look slightly underbaked in the middle, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios if desired.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming and a smooth dough.

Do not overbake these cookies; they are best when slightly soft in the center.

For an intensified pistachio flavor, you can add a few drops of pistachio extract.

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Protein: 3 g