Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with these melt-in-your-mouth Pistachio Shortbread Cookies! These delightful treats combine the rich, buttery flavor of classic shortbread with the crunchy texture of pistachios, making them irresistible for any occasion. Coated halfway in smooth dark chocolate and sprinkled with more pistachios, they are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Perfect for an afternoon snack, holiday gatherings, or as thoughtful gifts for friends and family, these cookies are simple to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 227g Salted Butter (room temperature)
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 250g All-purpose Flour
- 120g Pistachios (without shells)
- 113g Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix until the dough resembles chunky breadcrumbs; then bring it together into a smooth ball.
- Fold in two-thirds of the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Slice the chilled dough into 1/2-inch rounds and place them on a lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes until golden at the edges. Cool slightly before dipping in melted dark chocolate and topping with remaining pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg