Ingredients
Scale
Before we begin, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients. You’ll want to have these on hand:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the cream filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pistachio extract (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together butter and powdered sugar; add vanilla and mix.
- Whisk dry ingredients and gradually combine with the butter mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), roll dough into balls, bake for 12-15 minutes, and cool.
- Whip heavy cream, add powdered sugar and optional pistachio extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread cream filling on cookies and sandwich them together.
Notes
- Chilling the dough prevents cookies from spreading.
- Use finely chopped pistachios for better texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian