Description
Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars are a deliciously unique dessert that beautifully marries sweet and nutty flavors. These soft, chewy bars boast a vibrant green hue from pistachio pudding mix, making them visually stunning and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, these easy-to-make cookie bars will surely impress friends and family with their delightful taste and nostalgic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3.4 oz package of pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pistachio pudding mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in half of the chopped pistachios and pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining pistachios on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg