Olive Oil Pistachio Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Olive Oil Pistachio Cookies with Lemon Glaze offer a unique and delightful combination of fruity olive oil, crunchy pistachios, and a bright lemon glaze. These moist, tender cookies balance sweetness with tangy citrus, making them perfect for any occasion from casual tea time to elegant gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour is used)
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder, then gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Finally, gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop evenly sized rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Press each round slightly to flatten, ensuring even baking and a beautiful cookie shape.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Make the lemon glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Adjust the consistency so the glaze is thick enough to coat but thin enough to drizzle.
- Glaze the cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the lemon glaze or drizzle it generously over each cookie. Let the glaze set for about 20 minutes to achieve a tangy, glossy finish.
Notes
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a fruity, rich flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Chop pistachios unevenly for varied texture.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before glazing to prevent melting glaze.
- Adjust glaze thickness by varying powdered sugar and lemon juice ratios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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