How To Make Pistachio Dream Cookies
“Pistachio cream is literally life changing.” – The TastyCue Team
This recipe is part of a collaboration with our sister blog, Whisk & Wunder, where we share many of our favorite recipes in German for our German-speaking readers. If you love pistachio desserts and cozy baking, you’ll find even more inspiration over there as well.
We are fully obsessed with pistachio cream. Like, spend 100€ and half a suitcase on it kind of obsessed. So this recipe uses pistachio cream, If you don’t already have some on hand, don’t worry. While we got ours in France/Germany, Pistachio cream is easy to find on Amazon, and we’ve also spotted a few jars at Winners. You can also make your own by blending up some pistachios yourself!
These Pistachio Dream Cookies are soft, rich, and packed with pistachio flavor. They bake up tender with lightly golden edges and are finished with a thin chocolate coating on the bottom for a little extra indulgence. If you’re looking for a pistachio cookie recipe that feels simple but special, this one delivers.
Ingredients
- 7.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pistachio cream or pistachio spread
- Chocolate for dipping (milk or dark)
How to Make Pistachio Dream Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together for about one minute, until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Mix in the pistachio cream until smooth and evenly incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. You should get about 24 cookies total, divided between the two trays.
- Bake for 13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- While the cookies cool, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, creating a thin coating. Place chocolate-side down on parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or place the cookies in the fridge to speed things up.
If You Love This, You’ll Love…
If pistachio desserts are your thing, try these next:
- Brown Butter Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies
Nutty, rich, and perfectly chewy.
https://tastycue.com/brown-butter-pistachio-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/ - White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Soft cookies with pops of tart raspberry.
https://tastycue.com/white-chocolate-raspberry-cookie-recipe/ - Peanut Butter Cookies (Better Than Basic)
A classic done right.
https://tastycue.com/peanut-butter-cookies-how-to-make-them-better-than-the-basic/
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Pistachio Cookies FAQ
How do I make pistachio cookies?
This recipe uses pistachio cream for both flavor and texture. It keeps the cookies soft and gives them a rich pistachio taste.
Can I make pistachio cookies without pistachio cream?
This recipe works best with pistachio cream. You can find it on Amazon or at stores like Winners.
Do I need to dip the cookies in chocolate?
No. The cookies are delicious on their own, but the chocolate adds a nice contrast.
What chocolate works best?
Milk or dark chocolate both work well. Choose based on how sweet you like your cookies.
How should pistachio cookies be stored?
Once the chocolate has set, store them at room temperature or in the fridge. We prefer the fridge for a firmer texture.
What goes well with pistachio cookies?
They pair perfectly with coffee, tea, or even pistachio ice cream.
Worth the Bake?
For us, when we realized how cheap pistachio cream was when we were traveling we knew we had to buy several jars to bring home and make lots of recipes with. I hope you decide to get yourself some to try, and definitely tag us when you do! I want to see your reaction because, wow is it good. This post truly isn’t sponsored by any brand, truly our favourite is the one from Penny but any of them will do.
Much love,
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