Pistachio Butter Cookies

These Pistachio Butter Cookies, they are so buttery and delicious I do not even know where to start.  Like so many of you, I have my favorite cookie recipes that I like to bake for the holidays.  I rarely deviate from my top 10 that I literally bake every year.   My neighbors and friends have become so accustomed to my cookie plates I have even received complaints if I forget a kind or two!  I guess that is a good problem to have.  However, this year I am definitely making these an addition to the holiday cookie lineup!  They are nutty, flakey and creamy cookies all rolled into one and so super delicious!  All my self control literally went out the window with these little gems.  I found myself eating a cookie every time I went into the kitchen, it was bad, but ohhh so good!!

These cookies resemble those cute little thumbprint cookies filled with jam that were super popular to bake for the holidays when I was little.  I always disliked the jam part and would eat just the buttery cookie around it.  There had to be a better filling for these cookies out there, and I finally found it.

As a Brand Ambassador for Oil & Vinegar I get to experiment with all their fantastic ingredients.  I typically tend to gravitate towards making savory dishes with their products.  With the holidays coming up I wanted to see what they had on the sweet side and then I found it, the glorious little jar of Crema di Pistacchio.  Much like Nutella but made with pistachios instead of hazelnuts.  I just had to try it, plus it is this gorgeous pale green color perfect for the holidays.   As a holiday treat Oil & Vinegar is offering my followers 20% off their purchase.  Use code Simple20 at checkout.

The base of this cookie is pure buttery flaky bliss, topped with a dollop of crema di Pistacchio that adds a creamy nutty flavor, so divine!  Top it all off with chopped pistachios to add a little crunch and dust with powdered sugar for a bit of added sweetness.  I am going to have to go make another batch just thinking about them!  These are sure to be a holiday favorite with your friends and family.

Happy Holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup salted butter, softened
• ½ Cup Powdered sugar, plus ¼ cup more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 jar of Oil & Vinegar Crema di Pistacchio
• ½ Cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silpat.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar until fluffy about 2 minutes.

Add vanilla and salt, scraping down bowl as needed. Switch to low and gently mix in flour, just until combined. Don’t over mix.

Using a tablespoon roll of dough into 1-inch balls. Place dough balls on parchment lined baking sheets. Press down the center of each ball with the back of a teaspoon (or your thumb) making a slight indentation.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, but do not to overbake.

Let cool a few minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to finish cooling on wire rack.

When cookies are completely cooled, fill indentation with 1 teaspoon of Crema di Pistacchio and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Lightly dust with powdered sugar.

Cookies can be kept in airtight container at room temp for a few days.