Description
Delicious and festive pistachio thumbprint cookies filled with sweet jam or chocolate, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/3 cup jam or chocolate spread (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and gently press down the centers again if needed.
- Cool completely, then fill each indentation with jam or chocolate spread.
Notes
- Use roasted unsalted pistachios for best flavor.
- Try different fillings like raspberry jam, lemon curd, or Nutella.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg