Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Pistachio cookies on a white background

Pistachio Wreath Cookies


  • Author: Ilea Shahan, Marla Harvey, and Jane Schwab

Description

A great way to spruce up your holiday table!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 270 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 /2 tsp kosher salt
  • 150 g sugar
  • 50 g pistachios, finely chopped
  • 226 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 330 g powdered sugar
  • 1 /4 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In a food processor, combine the granulated sugar and pistachios, process until finely ground.
  3. Transfer pistachio sugar to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter and beat until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
  6. Portion the dough into two pieces and shape into discs, allow dough to chill for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  7. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
  8. Cut cookies using a scalloped cutter then transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze. Scraps can be rerolled once.
  9. After chilling cookies for at least 30 minutes, put in the oven preheated to 350 degrees.
  10. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway through. Cookies should be set and just beginning to brown on the edges.
  11. Allow to cool completely before finishing.
  12. Mix together the powdered sugar and milk to make a thick icing to top the cookies.
  13. Spread icing using an offset, then sprinkle the top with the finely chopped pistachios.