Description
These Pistachio Cream Cookies are delicate, buttery treats filled with a smooth pistachio cream and garnished with crushed pistachios for added crunch and flavor. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or special occasion snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pistachio paste
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Garnish and Filling
- 1/4 cup (30 g) crushed pistachios (for garnish)
For the Cream Filling
- Additional pistachio paste
- Softened butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Prepare the dough by mixing softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add pistachio paste, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare Cream Filling: Prepare the cream filling by mixing additional pistachio paste with softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble Cookies: Assemble the cookies by spreading the cream filling between two cookies.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before serving.
