Description
Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars are a heavenly treat that perfectly blend the creamy taste of pistachio pudding with soft, buttery sugar cookie bars. Each bite offers a delightful nuttiness and an irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for any occasion, these bars are easy to make and will impress your friends and family at gatherings or as a sweet afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3.4 oz (1 package) pistachio pudding mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the pistachio pudding mix until combined, then gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg