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PISTACHIO PUDDING COOKIES

Sana Umer
These soft and chewy cookies are made with pistachio pudding mix, giving them a light green hue and nutty flavor. Easy to make and packed with white chocolate chips, they’re perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3.4 oz package pistachio instant pudding mix
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios optional
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, then beat in pistachio pudding mix.

Add Dry Ingredients:

  • Stir in flour and baking soda until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and pistachios if using.

Shape and Bake:

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.

Cool and Serve:

  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours for thicker cookies.
Customisations: Try adding crushed pistachios on top for crunch and colour.
Serving Suggestions: Great with tea or added to a cookie platter.
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Keyword holiday cookie recipe, pistachio pudding cookies, pudding mix cookies, soft pistachio cookies