St. Pattys Pistachio Pudding (Printable)

Chewy pistachio pudding cookies with natural green tint and a hint of vanilla, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Pistachio Mixture

04 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh baby spinach leaves

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, blend 1 cup pistachios with baby spinach until finely ground and vibrantly green.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
06 - Stir in the pistachio-spinach mixture until evenly combined.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
08 - Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, if using.
09 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
10 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
11 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Naturally colored with spinach—no artificial dyes needed
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Soft and chewy texture with rich pistachio flavor
  • Perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations
  • Easy enough for beginners with impressive results
02 -
  • Use a food processor for the finest, most vibrant pistachio-spinach blend
  • Don't overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set properly before transferring
  • For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture
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