Pistachio Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

Name: Pistachio Cream Cheese Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 to 2 drops green food coloring; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios; 60 shelled pistachios (about 1/3 cup)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
60 shelled pistachios (about 1/3 cup)

1
In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg, lemon zest, vanilla and food coloring. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-1/2-in.-long roll. Roll in chopped pistachios. Wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Unwrap and cut crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Press a whole pistachio into the center of each cookie.
5
Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

664

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Cream Cheese 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.

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