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Pistachio Pudding Cookie Recipe
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5 from 10 votes

Pistachio Meltaway Cookies

These easy to make pistachio cookies melt in your mouth and are so delicious! Coated in powdered sugar, an added single heart gives them a cute, Christmas Grinch vibe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pistachio Grinch Cookies, Pistachio Meltaway Cookies, Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 303cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • stand mixer
  • tablespoon cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar divided
  • 3.4 oz pistachio pudding instant mix
  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 tsps. almond extract *Vanilla works too
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios optional
  • 12 candy hearts red

Instructions

  • Add butter to a standmixer and beat until fluffy.
    Pistachio Meltaway Cookies
  • Add the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, pudding packet, and flour.
  • Mix until combined. Add in the extract. The batter with not be too sticky.
  • Remove batter and place it into plastic wrap and wrap.
    Pistachio Mexican Wedding Cookie Dough
  • Place in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, measure out one 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
    Pistachio Mexican Cookies Dough
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown.
  • Allow cookies to firm for 5 minutes.
  • Dip them in additional powdered sugar & insert a small candy heart into each. Enjoy!
    Grinch Meltaway Cookies

Notes

Nutritional values are meant to be a guide and may vary.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 303cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg