Description
Pistachio Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring a soft and chewy pistachio-flavored cookie base filled with a creamy pistachio filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, special occasions, or just a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
**For the Cookie Cups:**
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
**For the Filling:**
– 1/2 cup pistachio butter or pistachio pudding
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
6. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
7. Scoop dough into the mini muffin tin, pressing down lightly to form a cup shape.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and use the back of a spoon to press down the center of each cookie cup.
10. Let the cookie cups cool completely before adding the filling.
11. For the filling, mix pistachio butter (or pudding) with heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
12. Pipe or spoon the filling into each cooled cookie cup.
13. Garnish with crushed pistachios, if desired.
14. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
– If using pistachio pudding, prepare it according to package instructions before incorporating it into the filling.
– Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for extra decadence.
– These cookie cups freeze well—store them in a sealed container and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg