Salted Pistachio Shortbread: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Bakers
Delve into the world of baking with these rich and buttery salted pistachio shortbread cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, chopped pistachios, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until just golden on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a little extra salt while still warm.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using toasted pistachios.
- These cookies can be rolled into logs and sliced for even shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Pistachio Shortbread, shortbread cookies, home baking