Pistachio Crusted Cookies

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• 250 g flour

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• 100 g powdered sugar

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• 80 g softened butter

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• 1 egg

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• 80 g pistachio paste

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• 1 teaspoon baking powder

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• 1 pinch salt

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• 50 g whole pistachios

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• icing sugar — for decoration

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Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the powdered sugar until you get a cream.

2. 2

   Add the egg and pistachio paste. Mix well.

3. 3

   Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Knead to form a homogeneous dough.

4. 4

   Cover the dough and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

6. 6

   Form small balls of dough. Roll them in icing sugar.

7. 7

   Place on a baking sheet with parchment paper leaving some space. Press 2 to 3 pistachios on each ball.

8. 8

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should crack on the top and remain moist.

9. 9

   Let cool on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with icing sugar again if desired.