Pistachio & Cherry Pudding Cookies 🍪
These delightful Pistachio & Cherry Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the sweet, nutty flavor of pistachios and the vibrant taste of maraschino cherries. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-bake cookies come together quickly with the help of instant pudding mix, making them a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 tsp almond extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix one small box
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup maraschino cherries halved and gently patted dry
- 0.25 cup chopped pistachios
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gently mix in the egg and almond extract until everything is well combined.
- Slowly add 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, the instant pistachio pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just incorporated – don't overmix! Set this dough aside.
- In a separate small bowl, toss the patted-dry maraschino cherries with the remaining ½ cup of all-purpose flour. This little trick helps prevent the cherry juice from coloring your beautiful green dough.
- Add the floured cherries and chopped pistachios to the cookie dough. Carefully fold them in by hand, trying not to squish the cherries. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour; this ensures your cookies hold their shape perfectly.
- Once the dough is chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them a couple of inches apart on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an extra festive touch, dust the cooled cookies with a sprinkle of powdered sugar if you like!
Notes
Nutrition information per cookie: Calories: 143, Total Carbs: 21g, Net Carbs: 20g, Fats: 6g, Protein: 2g.
