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Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars

Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars
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Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars combine the classic comfort of sugar cookies with a creamy pistachio pudding twist, resulting in soft, chewy, and beautifully green-hued dessert bars perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and full of nutty flavor, these bars are a delightful treat for every palate.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1–2 drops mint extract
  • Swirled cream cheese frosting (cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This ensures a tender crumb and helps the bars rise.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract and continue to beat until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pistachio pudding mix, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the dough.
  5. Optional Mix-ins: Fold in any desired extras such as chopped pistachios or white chocolate chips, gently distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake and Cool: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool completely before slicing to maintain their perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter come together smoothly and ensure even baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense bars; mix just until ingredients are combined.
  • Start checking for doneness at 25 minutes with a toothpick to prevent overbaking.
  • Let the bars cool fully before cutting to prevent crumbling and achieve clean slices.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and soft.

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Keywords: pistachio pudding, sugar cookie bars, pistachio desserts, easy bars, chewy cookie bars, festive dessert

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