Soft Turkish Pistachio Cookies With Crisp Golden Edges

The pistachio cookies are soft in the middle with a crisp edge, the nuts ground into the dough. I press a whole pistachio on top before baking so the color shows.

Perfect for festive occasions or a sweet snack, this Turkish Pistachio Cookies Recipe is easy to follow and results in soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that everyone will love.

Easy Turkish Pistachio Cookies Recipe

These cookies feature a soft and chewy center with crisp golden edges, enhanced by the rich flavor of pistachios. The recipe can be prepared in about 30 minutes and makes around 24 cookies, making them perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely ground pistachios
1/2 cup crushed pistachios for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.

Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hands.
Top with Crushed Pistachios: Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top of each cookie.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.