If you're looking for a cookie that's bright, buttery, and just a little different from the usual chocolate chip cookie, these Lemon Pistachio Cookies are sure to become a favorite. Fresh lemon zest and juice give the cookies a vibrant citrus flavor, while chopped pistachios add a subtle crunch and a beautiful pop of color. Finished with a simple lemon glaze, they're just as perfect for holiday cookie trays as they are for an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
These cookies are easy enough to make for a weekend baking project but elegant enough to package as homemade gifts. Their soft texture and fresh flavor make them a wonderful choice for spring gatherings, baby showers, brunches, or anytime you're craving something light and refreshing.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze or spoon the glaze over them. Immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios and allow the glaze to set completely.
Fresh lemon juice gives these cookies the brightest flavor, but bottled lemon juice will work if that's what you have on hand.
Yes. Freeze the baked cookies without the glaze for up to 3 months. Thaw them completely before glazing.
Absolutely. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
The edges should be lightly golden while the centers still look slightly underbaked. They'll finish setting as they cool.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Once the glaze has completely hardened, place parchment paper between layers if stacking them. The unglazed cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
These Lemon Pistachio Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Chopped pistachios add a delicious crunch, while a simple lemon glaze creates a beautiful finish that hardens perfectly for gifting or cookie trays.
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