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Soft pistachio pudding cookies stacked on a cooling rack with a bite showing their green, chewy centers.
Hannah Cooking

Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Soft, chewy pistachio pudding cookies made with instant pistachio pudding mix for rich flavor, bright green color, and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Holiday Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted Cooled slightly before mixing
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar For sweetness
  • ½ cup Brown sugar, packed Adds chewiness
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) Instant pistachio pudding mix Must be instant, not cook-and-serve
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda For light texture
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips Optional but highly recommended
  • ½ cup Chopped pistachios Adds crunch and texture
  • — — Granulated sugar For rolling dough balls (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk To blend dry ingredients evenly
  • 1 Cookie Scoop For uniform cookie sizing
  • 1 Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling cookies after baking

Method
 

  1. Combine melted butter, sugars, and pudding mix until smooth.
  2. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until glossy.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until dough forms.
  4. Fold in white chocolate chips and pistachios.
  5. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  6. Scoop into balls and roll in sugar if desired.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Let cookies cool 5 minutes before transferring to rack.
    Soft pistachio pudding cookies stacked on a cooling rack with a bite showing their green, chewy centers.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used