Pistachio Cookie Recipe

Pistachios contribute to a person's daily protein needs, at almost 6 g of protein per 1 ounce serving. Protein accounts for approximately 21 percent of the total weight of the nut, making it a good source for vegetarians and vegans, among others. 

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Pistachios also boast a higher ratio of essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein, when compared with other nuts, including almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, and walnuts.

Recipe Category: Cookies
Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Total Time (Minutes): 90
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat flour (Aatta)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Milk Powder
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 3/4 cup Chopped Pistachios (Unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon Superfine Sugar or Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Soften Unsalted Butter
  • 1-3 teaspoon Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pistachio or Vanilla essence
Instructions:
  • Combine butter and sugar very well until it forms a grainy mix. To this mix, add rest of the ingredients and form a soft cookie dough.
  • Shape the dough like logs and refrigerate it for an hour.
  • Do not bake the un-chilled dough.
  • Unwrap the chilled cookie dough and cut them into pieces. Preheat oven at 350 degree F.
  • Place dough rounds on a baking tray and space them at least 1 inch apart. You can sprinkle few chopped pistachio over that.
  • Bake the cookies for bake for 10-15 minutes. Depending on the oven temperatures, cooking time may vary.
  • Rotate the cookies midway during the total cooking time. This way cookies will cook and brown evenly.
  • Let it cool down completely and store in an air tight jar.
 
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