Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of these Pistachio Latte Sandwich Cookies. Soft pistachio cookies filled with a creamy latte-flavored filling make for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely ground pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and espresso powder. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in pistachios.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop dough into balls, flatten, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and ground pistachios if desired.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Bring cookies to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
