Description
Indulgent Pistachio Delight Cookie Bars invite sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts on a luxurious culinary journey through nutty, buttery layers of pure bliss. Rich pistachio essence and delicate textures promise a memorable treat you’ll crave long after the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package sugar cookie mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) pistachio instant pudding mix
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring it reaches the optimal temperature while assembling the ingredients.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip the butter, pudding mix, and eggs together until the mixture transforms into a velvety, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Gradually fold the sugar cookie blend into the creamy foundation, stirring methodically until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Coat a 10 x 15-inch baking pan with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter, then carefully spread the pistachio-infused dough across the entire surface, pressing gently to create an even layer.
- Transfer the prepared pan to the preheated oven, allowing the dough to bake until the edges develop a delicate golden-brown hue, approximately 15-18 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent excessive browning.
- Carefully extract the pan from the oven and position it on a cooling rack, permitting the cookie base to reach room temperature completely.
- Once cooled, slice the expansive cookie into individual rectangular bars, creating uniform portions that showcase the pistachio-studded delicacy.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with these pistachio-infused cookie bars that blend creamy pudding mix and sugar cookie base for an irresistible treat.
- Softened butter is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy mixture that ensures perfect texture and even mixing of ingredients.
- Watch the baking time closely, as the golden-brown edges indicate the perfect moment to remove the bars from the oven to maintain a soft, chewy center.
- Greasing the baking sheet thoroughly prevents sticking and helps create clean, easy-to-slice bars with crisp edges.
- Cool the cookie sheet completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise cuts and prevent crumbling of the delicate cookie bars.
- These versatile bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making them a great make-ahead dessert for gatherings or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg