Orange Pistachio Cookies

By Maria Lichty

Updated September 11, 2019

Orange Pistachio Cookies-orange butter cookies topped with a sweet orange glaze and chopped pistachios. I bet you can’t eat just one!

My Christmas cookie list is WAY too long. I have too many favorites and I don’t want to leave anyone out…yes, I am worried about my cookies’ feelings. I want all of my cookies to be included in our holiday celebrations. So I tend to go cookie crazy and bake an obscene amount of cookies in December. I can’t even count how many batches I’ve made already. I am tired, but happy…I think I am on a sugar high:)

I am so glad I didn’t stop baking because I came up with a new favorite cookie, Orange Pistachio Cookies . They are thrilled that they got invited to my December cookie party!

You guys need to invite these Orange Pistachio Cookies to your cookie party too. I promise, they are great guests! You will love them!

The cookies are simple butter cookies with a hint of orange zest.

After the cookies have cooled, I spoon a sweet orange glaze over the tops. Next, I add chopped pistachios, which add a slight salty crunch and make the cookies pretty!

Orange Pistachio Cookies are going to make an appearance in my kitchen every December. They are a new favorite and I hope you like them too! Happy baking!

Vegetarian

Orange Pistachio Cookies

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For the Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
• 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• 3. In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and orange zest. Rub the sugar and orange zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
• 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar mixture together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat
• in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• 5. Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking
• racks. Cool completely.
• 6. While the cookies are cooling, make the orange glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Dip each cookie top into the orange glaze. Sprinkle
• pistachios on top of each cookie. Let cookies sit until glaze has set.
• Note-cookies will keep in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

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Orange Pistachio Cookies

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Orange Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
• 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• 3. In a small bowl, add granulated sugar and orange zest. Rub the sugar and orange zest together with your fingers, until fragrant.
• 4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar mixture together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat
• in egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• 5. Slowly beat in flour mixture on low speed until blended. Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking
• racks. Cool completely.
• 6. While the cookies are cooling, make the orange glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest. Dip each cookie top into the orange glaze. Sprinkle
• pistachios on top of each cookie. Let cookies sit until glaze has set.
• Note-cookies will keep in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.