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The Perfect Treat for Your Big Day Recipe

The Perfect Treat for Your Big Day Recipe
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Delight in the nutty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Pistachio Wedding Cookies, perfect for celebrating your big day or any special occasion. These tender, buttery cookies are infused with vanilla and almond extracts and generously studded with finely ground pistachios, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a gorgeous, festive touch.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios, finely ground

Topping

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Ensure to scrape down the sides occasionally for even mixing.
  2. Add the Extracts: Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until just combined, adding warmth and depth to the cookie flavor.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to distribute the leavening agents and salt evenly.
  4. Grind the Pistachios: Using a food processor, pulse the shelled pistachios until finely ground but still slightly textured to retain some crunch. Avoid over-processing into pistachio butter.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients and Pistachios into Wet Mixture: Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. Fold in the ground pistachios gently, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to relax the gluten and firm up the dough for easier handling.
  7. Form and Bake (Optional Step): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough into small balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Make sure butter is softened, not melted, to create a light, fluffy dough.
  • Chilling the dough is essential for tender cookies and preventing excessive spreading in the oven.
  • If you don’t have almond extract, substitute with extra vanilla extract or omit it entirely.
  • Finely ground pistachios add texture and flavor but avoid turning them into butter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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