These melt-in-your-mouth treats are the perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. With the nutty richness of pistachios and the snowy dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are a festive indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Here are five tips for making these cookies:
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Invest in fresh, high-quality pistachios and butter. The quality of these key ingredients significantly impacts the flavor and texture of your cookies, as there are very little ingredients to begin with! Opt for unsalted butter to control the salt content in your recipe.
- Finely Chop the Pistachios: Achieve a more even texture in your cookies by finely chopping the pistachios. This ensures that the nutty flavor is distributed evenly throughout each bite, creating a harmonious balance with the buttery cookie base. If you are using a food processor, ensure you do not pulse for too long as the pistachios may turn to pistachio butter!
- Chill the Dough Before Baking: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking. Chilled dough helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents excessive spreading during baking. It also contributes to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Mindful Rolling Technique: When shaping the dough into balls, handle it gently to avoid over-packing. The delicate nature of these cookies is part of their charm, and a light touch ensures a tender result. Aim for uniform size to promote even baking.
- Powdered Sugar Magic: . A gentle roll ensures that the sugar adheres evenly, creating a sweet and visually appealing coating.
Equipment you may need to make this recipe:
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Sifter or Fine-Mesh Strainer
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Silicone Spatula
- Baking Sheets
- Cooling Rack
Pistachio Snowballs
These melt-in-your-mouth treats are the perfect addition to your holiday baking repertoire. With the nutty richness of pistachios and the snowy dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are a festive indulgence that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
- 225 g butter room temperature
- 35 g powdered sugar plus more for rolling
- 240 g flour
- 160 g shelled pistachios toasted, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the pistachios using a knife or a food processor. Mix the pistachios, flour, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixer beat the butter and the sugar until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175℃).
- Scoop and roll the dough into 1 inch sized balls. Roll each of them in powdered sugar before placing them on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.