Pistachio cookies

Ingredients

To make pistachio cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, grind the pistachios until finely chopped.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.
4. Add the flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms. Add the chopped pistachios and mix until evenly distributed.
5. Shape small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving enough space between them. Flatten them slightly with your palm or a fork.
6. Bake for about 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges. Let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once completely cool, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve.