Description
Scrumptious pistachio delight cookie bars marry classic sweetness with nutty sophistication. Mediterranean-inspired layers offer richness and delicate crunch you will savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup (113 grams/4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3.4 ounces (96 grams/3.4 oz) pistachio instant pudding mix
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the center for even baking, creating an ideal environment for the pistachio cookie bars.
- Mixing Foundation: Combine butter, pudding mix, and eggs in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy blend with no visible lumps or streaks.
- Dough Formation: Incorporate the sugar cookie mix into the creamy base, gently folding and stirring until a consistent, slightly tacky dough materializes, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Pan Preparation: Grease a 10 x 15-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter, then evenly distribute the pistachio-infused dough across the surface, using gentle pressure to create a uniform layer that reaches all corners.
- Baking Process: Slide the prepared pan into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a delicate golden-brown perimeter that signals perfect doneness without risking over-browning.
- Cooling and Cutting: Remove the pan from the oven and place on a cooling rack, allowing the cookie base to reach complete room temperature before slicing into precise rectangular bars that showcase the pistachio-studded texture.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use softened butter at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie bar texture.
- Pudding Mix Magic: The instant pudding mix helps create a more moist and tender cookie base with enhanced flavor depth.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and clean cutting of cookie bars.
- Watch Baking Time Closely: Ovens vary, so start checking at 12 minutes to prevent over-browning and ensure a perfectly golden edge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg