How To Make Italian Pistachio Cookie

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free but can be more expensive.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts are a healthier nut option, while peanuts are a more budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and ground pistachios.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

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