Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and buttery goodness of these Pistachio Shortbread Bars. Perfect for a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ¾ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour and salt until dough forms. Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Press Into Pan: Press dough evenly into the pan. Sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a twist, add orange zest to the dough or drizzle with white chocolate.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
