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Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies

Delicious Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies for Your Sweet Tooth

These Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies are a delightful treat filled with zesty lemon and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 large Eggs Use at room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest From 2 lemons.
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Fresh is preferable.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Choose a good quality extract.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract Omit if allergic.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adjust added salt if using salted butter.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure correctly to avoid dryness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal results.
  • 3/4 cup Roasted Salted Pistachios Can substitute with roasted almonds or hazelnuts.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on butter or pistachios used.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Confectioner’s Sugar No substitutions for a smooth texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Can use cream for a richer glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • whisk

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and lemon zest until fluffy. Gradually add lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in the melted butter and flour mixture until just combined.
  2. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  2. While cooling, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and adjust consistency if necessary.
  3. Dip the cooled cookies in the icing or drizzle it over them, then let set for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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