Description
Soft, buttery cookies filled with luscious pistachio cream these Pistachio Cream Cookies are elegant, nutty, and irresistibly smooth, perfect for gifting or enjoying with coffee.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
1/2 cup pistachio cream (store-bought or homemade)
2 tbsp mascarpone or cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Add flour, ground pistachios, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just lightly golden.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For the filling, mix pistachio cream with mascarpone or cream cheese until smooth.
9. Spread about 1 teaspoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality pistachio cream for the best flavor.
These cookies keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Add a hint of orange zest to the dough for a subtle citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pistachio cream cookies, sandwich cookies, pistachio desserts, nutty cookies, Italian cookies