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Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Buttery pistachio shortbread cookies finished with a dark chocolate dip for an elegant, crunchy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Holiday, Scottish
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup pistachios finely chopped
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add vanilla and mix in flour gently.
  4. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  5. Shape dough and slice cookies.
  6. Bake until lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely and dip in chocolate.

Notes

Allow chocolate to fully set before storing.