Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars
Delight your taste buds with these soft and chewy Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars infused with rich pistachio flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie bars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix Using instant pudding helps maintain the creamy consistency.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: Add 1-2 teaspoons of pistachio extract for enhanced flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the pistachio pudding mix until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. For an added touch, dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to three months.