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Healthy Pistachio Cookies

Healthy Pistachio Cookies That Are Guilt-Free and Delicious

Delight in these Healthy Pistachio Cookies that are guilt-free, gluten-free, and full of wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Raw Pistachios Opt for unsalted for balanced taste.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Gluten-free flour base.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Natural sweetener.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Melted.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For depth of flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios For topping.
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy-free or dark.
  • 1/4 cup Dried Fruit Cranberries or raisins.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In your food processor, pulse the raw pistachios until they reach a coarse, sand-like texture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the processed pistachios with almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place them on the baking sheet, flattening each slightly.
  6. Press whole or chopped pistachios into the tops of each cookie for added crunch.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your cookies with various add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit for a unique flavor twist.

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