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Italian Pistachio Cookies

Italian Pistachio Cookies

Soft and light Italian Pistachio cookies are delicious and naturally gluten free. With only five ingredients this recipe for Italian Pistachio Cookies is easy to make and results in a treat that is positively sublime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup raw unsalted pistachios
  • 1½ cup almond flour
  • 1½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange or lemon zest optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place to pistachios in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into flour.
  • In a large bowl combine pistachio and almond flours. Add powdered sugar, eggs and zest(if using) and stir until fully combined.
  • Using a generous tablespoonful per cookie shape dough into a crescent and roll in additional powdered sugar to dust. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at least an inch apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, baking, Christmas recipes, easy cookie recipes
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