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    Pistachio Pudding Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

    Published: Mar 4, 2018 · by Audrey

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    Easy gluten-free pistachio pudding cookies with a dairy-free option. Lightly crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. If you love pistachio ice cream, you are going to love these cookies!

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    St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

    I come from an Irish family, so St. Patrick’s Day was always a fun holiday to celebrate. We always wore green, ate green eggs and ham for breakfast and celebrated with a dinner of corn beef and cabbage.

     

    gluten-free pistachio cookies

    Easy Gluten-Free Dessert

    This year as St. Patrick’s Day approached I was trying to think of a fun new way to make a new green treat for my kids. My favorite flavor of ice cream is pistachio. I thought a new green cookie flavored like my favorite pistachio ice cream would be easy to make and a fun treat for my kids.

    gluten-free pistachio cookies

    Pistachio Pudding

    These gluten-free pistachio pudding cookies are super easy to make. The addition of the pistachio pudding gives the cookies just the right amount of pistachio flavor.

    I topped them with white chocolate chips when they came out of the oven to give them that extra sweet and creamy flavor, just like ice cream.

    These were a big hit with my kids! These would be a perfect treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

    gluten-free pistachio pudding cookies

    Looking for another easy gluten-free cookie to make? Try my Gluten-Free Banana Bread Cookies.

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    Pistachio Pudding Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}

    Easy gluten-free pistachio pudding cookies with a dairy-free option. Lightly crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. If you love pistachio ice cream, you are going to love these cookies!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword gluten-free cookies, pistachio cookies
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 36 cookies
    Calories 79kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups  gluten-free all-purpose flour I like Pillsbury gluten-free
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum leave out if your flour already has it
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1  box 3.5-ounce gluten-free pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix I like Jell-O brand
    • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature. (Dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 egg room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons milk dairy-free use coconut, almond or cashew milk
    • ½ teaspoons gluten-free almond extract
    • ½ teaspoon gluten-free green food coloring or all natural food coloring optional
    • ¼ - ½ cup chopped pistachios which all depends on how nutty you want them to be (optional)
    • ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional) gluten-free and/or dairy-free white chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large bowl beat butter until creamy.
    • Add the brown sugar and sugar to the butter and beat until creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
    • Beat in the pudding mix, egg, milk, and gluten-free almond extract and mix until fully combined.
    • Add gluten-free green food coloring and mix until fully combined.
    • In a medium bowl add gluten-free flour, salt,  xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), and baking soda and whisk together until fully combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
    • Add chopped nuts and mix until fully combined. (optional)
    • Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the cookie dough and roll into a ball. (I use a small cookie scoop.)
    • Place cookie balls onto lined cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes. If you want softer cookies bake the cookies for 10 minutes, for a crunchier outside bake the for cookie 12 minutes.
    • The cookies will not spread too much while baking.
    • Once cookies are done, press down on the warm cookies to slightly flatten and form crinkles. I even stick a few white chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Enjoy!
    • Stored in an air-tight container.

    Notes

    Mama says, "Always check your labels!"

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Robin says

      March 18, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      These cookies are so delicious! I didn’t have green food coloring – didn’t matter they still are a pretty shade of green!

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    2. Vicky says

      March 12, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      I really love these cookies! they are soft and have a wonderful flavor. Thanks so much!

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    3. Amanda says

      March 05, 2020 at 11:03 am

      How is this dairy free with the pudding?

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      • Audrey says

        March 05, 2020 at 11:39 am

        Hi Amanda! The Jell-O pudding mix used in this recipe is dairy-free. You can use a dairy-free milk instead of regular milk to make dairy-free pudding. Always check the labels because some of the flavors are not always gluten-free.

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    4. Kelly says

      March 14, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Has anyone tried something similar with butterscotch pudding or chocolate pudding?

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      • Audrey says

        March 14, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Hi Kelly! I have not, but that sounds delicious.

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        • E N says

          September 07, 2020 at 10:06 am

          I tried this by substituting in Jello chocolate pudding (instead of pistachio), vanilla extract (instead of almond) and adding EnjoyLife mini chips to the mix (3/4 cup) before baking. I also used oat milk to make them dairy free. They were divine!

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    5. Diane says

      August 30, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Hi! In the ingredient list it states almond extract but in the step by step directions it states vanilla extract, just wondering which I should use?

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      • Audrey says

        August 30, 2018 at 9:00 pm

        Hi Diane! The recipe uses gluten-free almond extract. I corrected the mistake. Sorry, about that. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! I hope you enjoy the cookies.

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    6. Porchy says

      March 08, 2018 at 12:56 am

      I looooooooove pistachio cake!! I cannot wait to try this recipe!!

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      • Audrey says

        June 14, 2018 at 6:36 pm

        Thank you so much Porchy! I love anything Pistachio. I hope you enjoy them.

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    I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of  The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.  Read More…

     

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