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Pistachio Pudding Linzer Cookies

Pistachio Pudding Linzer Cookies

The ultimate treat for cookie lovers, Pistachio Pudding Linzer Cookies are soft, flavorful, and beautifully decorated with sweet frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8 cookie sandwiches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Pistachio pudding mix 3.4 ounces
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces Powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla paste or regular vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk 2%
  • Green sprinkles optional Green sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer, cream together the pistachio pudding mix, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Scrape down the sides and beat in the egg.
  3. Turn the speed down to low and mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until well-combined.
  4. Spread dough onto parchment paper and roll dough to approximately 1/8-inch thick.
  5. Transfer dough (on the parchment) to a cookie sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from freezer and place parchment on counter. Cut out rounds using a 3-inch round cutter.
  7. For half the cookies, cut out the center with a 1.5-inch clover cutter.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. In a clean bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar.
  11. Add vanilla paste and milk and beat until fluffy.
  12. Fit a pastry bag with an M2 tip and fill it with frosting. Pipe frosting onto the bottom of a full cookie.
  13. Top frosted cookie with the clover-hole cookie and fill the hole with green sprinkles.

Notes

  • Tip 1: While the first tray of cookies are baking, you can gather together the dough scraps, re-roll, and chill again for a second tray.
  • Tip 2: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Tip 3: You can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Just make sure they are fully cooled before placing them in a freezer-safe container.
  • Tip 4: Try different fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate ganache to switch up the flavors.
  • Tip 5: Pack them for a picnic; they hold up well and are sure to impress your friends and family.