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Pistachio Crinkle Cookies
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Pistachio Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a crackled powdered sugar coating and a nutty pistachio flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pistachio extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg, vanilla, and pistachio extract.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  5. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  6. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven too 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar.
  9. Place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are puffed.
  11. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough thoroughly for best crinkle effect.
  • Use finely chopped pistachios to avoid large chunks.
  • Do not overbake; cookies continue to set as they cool.
  • Roll generously in powdered sugar before baking.

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