Description
These Soft Pistachio Pudding Cookies are buttery, nutty, and incredibly tender thanks to pistachio pudding mix (the secret ingredient!). They have a naturally lovely green color, require no chill time, and stay moist for days—perfect for an easy spring dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 box (3.4 oz / 96g) instant pistachio pudding mix (dry)
2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup (60g) chopped pistachios (optional but recommended)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
4. Mix in the dry pistachio pudding mix until evenly combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms (don’t overmix).
6. Fold in chopped pistachios, if using.
7. Scoop 1 1/2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra-soft cookies, remove them when the centers still look slightly glossy—carryover heat finishes the bake.
Nut-free option: skip the chopped pistachios (the pudding mix still gives pistachio flavor).
Add-ins: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips pairs beautifully with pistachio.
Storage: keep airtight at room temp up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
If dough feels very warm/sticky, chill 10 minutes (optional—not required).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg