Description
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies are not just a delight for your taste buds; they are also visually appealing and easy to prepare. The rich flavor of pistachios combined with the soft, buttery cookie makes these treats irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup pistachio cream or paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Instructions
- First up, in a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture turns light and fluffy. This process is essential as it incorporates air, giving your cookies a lovely texture. Once the butter and sugar mixture is beautifully creamy, add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Next, in the same bowl, it’s time to introduce the dry ingredients. Sprinkle in the almond flour and salt, mixing well to combine. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour, adding it in increments to ensure that everything is mixed evenly. You’ll want to stop mixing just as the dough comes together, as overmixing can lead to tougher cookies.
- Now it’s time to turn your dough into cookie shapes! Roll the dough into small balls, about one tablespoon in size, and place them on the lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them as they will spread a bit while baking. For the nest-like thumbprint, use your thumb (or the back of a spoon) to gently press down on the center of each ball, creating an indent that will hold the pistachio cream.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12-14 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Keep a close eye, as baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven. Once they’re done, remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet to maintain their shape.
- Once your cookies have cooled, it’s time for the best part—filling them with pistachio cream! If you want to be precise and neat, you can pipe the cream directly into the center of each cookie using a piping bag. After filling, sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios to add a delightful crunch!
Notes
Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking can help the cookies hold their shape and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Protein: 3 g