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Pistachio Snowball Cookies

Pistachio Snowball Cookies

Deliciously crisp, buttery Pistachio Snowball Cookies melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 35 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Snowball Cookies Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups unsalted shelled pistachios raw or toasted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar plus more for rolling, about ¾ cup more
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Using a small food processor, or a knife on a cutting board, finely chop the pistachios. For extra texture, leave a few pieces of the pistachios slightly larger.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground pistachios, flour, ¼ cup of powdered sugar, and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Add butter and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix and mash together until you get a soft dough.
  • Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to help prevent overspreading when baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Uncover your chilled dough and pinch off 1 tablespoon sized portions. Roll into smooth balls and arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the center of your preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned along the edges.
  • Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet or until cool enough to handle.
  • Fill a medium bowl with about ¾ cup of powdered sugar then toss the cookies in the sugar to coat the outside.
  • Arrange the cookies on a wire rack and set aside to cool completely to room temperature before serving.

Notes

To prevent cookies from turning out dry, measure flour by weight when possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, cookies, desserts, holiday treats, Pistachio, Pistachio Snowball Cookies
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