Description
Delightful pistachio pudding sugar cookie bars bring Middle Eastern flair to classic American desserts. Creamy pistachio layers and buttery cookie base combine for a nutty, sweet treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 17.5 ounces (496 grams) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) pistachio instant pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 17.5 ounces (496 grams) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams) pistachio instant pudding mix
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking.
- Create a creamy base by whisking softened butter, eggs, and pistachio pudding mix in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate the sugar cookie mix into the wet ingredients, using an electric mixer to blend until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Grease a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet, then carefully spread the prepared dough evenly across the entire surface, using gentle pressure to create a uniform layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a light golden top that indicates perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- After cooling, slice the bars into desired serving sizes, revealing the subtle green hue and rich pistachio flavor within each delectable square.
Notes
- Swap pistachio pudding mix for vanilla or almond for different flavor variations, keeping the base recipe consistent.
- Add chopped pistachios on top before baking to enhance nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes for softer, chewier cookie bars that maintain a tender texture.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to preserve freshness and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg