Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with 0.5 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well.
• In another bowl, combine flour and dry pistachio pudding mix. Gradually add this to the butter mixture until a dough forms. If using, fold in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
• Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in wax paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Scoop teaspoon-sized balls of dough, slightly flatten them, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 9 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Roll warm cookies in the remaining 0.75 cup powdered sugar and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy!