Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars: A Chewy Delight You’ll Love Recipe
Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars are chewy, flavorful treats combining the unique nutty taste of pistachios with a classic sugar cookie base. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a delightful texture and vibrant green color from pistachio pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars (based on 10 x 15-inch pan and typical bar size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Base
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3.4 oz pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 package sugar cookie mix (approx. 16 oz)
For Baking
- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature when you are ready to bake.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, eggs, and pistachio pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which creates a moist and flavorful base for the dough.
- Add Cookie Mix: Gradually incorporate the sugar cookie mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a sticky dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture chewy.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray or butter to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the sticky dough into the greased baking sheet, smoothing the top to create a uniform layer for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown, signaling the bars are cooked but still chewy inside.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely on a wire rack to set properly and make slicing easier.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the cookie sheet into square bars and serve. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate for additional decadence.
Notes
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate to add an extra touch of decadence and flavor.
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before slicing to prevent them from falling apart.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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