Cherry-Pistachio Wedding Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry-Pistachio Wedding Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cake flour (about 6 ounces); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces); 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces; 3 teaspoons ice water; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup dried tart cherries; 1/4 cup finely chopped salted dry-roasted pistachios; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cake flour (about 6 ounces)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces)
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3 teaspoons ice water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup finely chopped salted dry-roasted pistachios
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine. With food processor on, add butter through food chute a few pieces at a time; process 1 minute or until mixture is the texture of sand.
3
Combine 3 teaspoons ice water and vanilla in a small bowl. With food processor on, slowly add ice water mixture through food chute; process 1 minute or until very well combined. (Mixture will remain crumbly.) Add cherries and pistachios; pulse 10 times or just until combined. Transfer mixture to a bowl. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Gently press mixture into a level tablespoon; pack lightly with the heel of your hand. Turn out onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining dough to form 32 cookies.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or just until bottoms are golden. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes on baking sheet.
5
Place remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add cooled cookies; toss gently to coat with powdered sugar. Transfer cookies to wax paper to cool completely.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cake flour (about 6 ounces), 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces), 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Pistachio Wedding Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Pistachio Wedding Cookies

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