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stack of four pistachio pudding cookies on white parchment studded with white chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
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Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Soft and chewy Pistachio Pudding Cookies feature a delectable blend of nutty pistachios and decadent white chocolate chips. These gorgeous pistachio cookies get their lovely green hue from pistachio pudding mix which creates a soft and tender cookie that lasts for days!
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pistachio cookies, pistachio pudding cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 189kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour
  • 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix 1 box
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • green or blue food color optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour, 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cream sugars and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    ¼ cup light brown sugar, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • Add in egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
    1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract, 1 egg
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Add food color if desired for a deeper green.
    green or blue food color
  • Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
    1 cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough and place on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or just until they are set. If you see any brown, pull them out.
  • Remove from oven gently press a few white chocolate chips into the top of each cookie.
  • Let the cookies cool on baking sheet for several minutes before moving to a rack to cool completely

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Notes

Storage Information
These pistachio cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
To freeze, place in a freezer safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg