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Elegant Pistachio and Rosewater Shamrock Cookies

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These elegant pistachio and rosewater shamrock sugar cookies combine a delicate floral note with a nutty crunch, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or impressing guests with a sophisticated treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure rosewater
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (120g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Green sanding sugar or pearlized sugar (for decoration)
  • Optional: white icing for delicate accents

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use a stand or hand mixer to beat 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon rosewater, and 1 teaspoon almond extract (if using) until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two parts, mixing on low speed after each addition. Stop when the dough just comes together.
  6. Gently fold 1 cup (120g) roughly chopped pistachios into the dough using a spatula.
  7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  9. Use a shamrock cookie cutter to cut out shapes, transferring them to the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with green sanding sugar or pearlized sugar.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden but centers remain pale.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  13. Optional: Once cooled, add delicate white icing accents if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Use quality rosewater for best flavor. If dough is sticky, chill an additional 15 minutes before rolling. Start checking cookies at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking. Dough can be refrigerated up to 48 hours before baking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and chill longer. For nut-free, replace pistachios with sunflower or pumpkin seeds or omit.

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Keywords: pistachio cookies, rosewater cookies, shamrock cookies, St. Patrick's Day cookies, sugar cookies, festive cookies, floral cookies, nutty cookies

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