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pistachio cookies

Pistachio Cookies

Kenton & Jane
Delicious Greek pistachio cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup pistachios finely ground
  • 1 cup flour plus some extra
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter soften
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt - mix.
  • Add egg, sugar, butter, lemon zest, and vanilla - mix well until a doughy texture is formed.
  • Remove and place on floured surface.
  • Flatten a bit, and add ground pistachios to middle of dough.
  • Begin kneading until pistachios are well mixed and it becomes a soft dough.
  • Break off piece and roll into small ball (about 2 inches) and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or greased with butter), and flatten slightly.
  • Repeat until all dough is used.
  • Place in preheated oven at 400F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Serve!
  • - Makes about 12 cookies