Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Pistachio shortbread cookies are tender, buttery and not overly sweet. The dough rolls up easily and slices beautifully, leaving you with delicious pistachio cookies that rival any bakery or tea room.

What you need

all-purpose flour

powdered sugar

and more...

Cream the butter and sugar

01

In a bowl, beat together butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar.

Mix dry ingredients

02

In another bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Add to the butter mixture. Add the pistachios.

Chill the dough

03

Roll the dough into a log. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for about 3 hours.

Bake

04

Cut the log into rounds. Place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool.

Dip in chocolate

05

Melt the chocolate. Dip cookies in the chocolate. Place on the parchment paper to set. Serve.

– We used a mix of finely chopped and whole pistachios, but you can chop them all if preferred.  – If the dough warms and softens, pop it in the freezer for a few minutes.

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