Fennel Pistachio Cookies Recipe
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Fennel Pistachio Cookies

By: Real Butter  
"Butter makes this simple drop cookie soft and rich while pistachios give it an unexpected crunch. Lemon rind and fennel seeds round out the cookie with a citrusy-anise flavor."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto or almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar; mix well. Add egg; beat well. Add amaretto, lemon zest and fennel seeds; mix to combine.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture; beat well. Stir in pistachio nuts (dough will be stiff).
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. If desired, flatten balls slightly and sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to cooling racks and cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 108 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by cooky 
Cookies bake up extremely soft and extend way too much. It seems that the recipe needs more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by sueb 
All the taste combinations go together. The pistachio garnish is a must; without it, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2008 by PSF 
This was really yummy. I had to bake it about 12-13 minutes. They are a great adult cookie and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by bumblebee 
Brilliant! These cookies are delightfully light and sophisticated. I did (as most reviewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by andybis 
oh myy gosh! i really loved the combination of pistachio and fennel that is so fancy!! also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by Jen 
This cookie has a very unique flavor. I don't cook much with fennel so it was nice change. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Jean-Henri Weldon 
The flavor combonation of the fennel, lemon, amaretto and pistacio is absolutely perfect. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by RikkiMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Originally saw this recipe a few weeks ago in the Sunday newspaper and decided to make it to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by MEYLAB 
These are complex and delicious and not overly sweet. MORE

 
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