Description
Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies offer a delightful fusion of nutty pistachios and tart cherries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. These visually stunning cookies feature a crinkled texture and vibrant colors that will impress your guests at gatherings, celebrations, or even during a cozy afternoon snack at home. With their unique flavor combination and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for these cookies time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3.4 oz instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries (frozen for 15–20 minutes)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in powdered sugar, almond extract, and pistachio pudding mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in frozen cherries and white chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes; then press down lightly with a glass bottom before returning to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg