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Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies

Delicious Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies for Festive Joy

These Italian Lemon Pistachio Cookies blend zesty lemon with rich pistachios, perfect for holiday joy!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: easy cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract high-quality
  • ½ teaspoon Pure Almond Extract adjust or omit if allergic to nuts
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted and cooled
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Roasted Salted Pistachios chopped; can substitute with unsalted
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Whole Milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  2. In another large mixing bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and lemon zest until pale and fluffy.
  3. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the egg mixture, then fold in melted butter.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  5. Stir in chopped pistachios.
  6. Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Portion out dough balls and space them on prepared sheets.
  9. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until bottoms are golden, and edges are lightly browned.
  10. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
  12. Dip tops of cookies in glaze or drizzle it over them, then let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and ensure accurate measurements.

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