Pistachio Autumn Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pistachio kernels, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack.
American Pistachio Growers
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