Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated, then fold in chopped pistachios and cream cheese.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg