Description
Chocolate-Pistachio Sandwich Cookies combine rich chocolate cookie shells with a creamy pistachio filling, offering a delicious contrast of textures and flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- A pinch of salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop out dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten into disks. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add pistachio paste, vanilla, and salt; mix until creamy.
- Spread pistachio filling on the flat side of one cookie, top with another cookie, and gently press to form a sandwich. Repeat for all cookies.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour.
- Vegan butter or coconut oil can replace regular butter.
- Pistachio paste can be made at home using ground pistachios and a bit of honey.
- Add orange zest to the filling for a citrus twist.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for added elegance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate sandwich cookies, pistachio cookies, pistachio filling, homemade cookies, cookie sandwich