Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Delight in the rich, nutty flavor of Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars—a creative twist on classic sugar cookies. These bars combine buttery cookie dough with pistachio instant pudding for a moist, tender texture and vibrant flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they bake up golden with a slightly crisp edge and soft center, making a wonderful treat for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3.4 ounces pistachio instant pudding mix
Dry Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease or line a 10×15 inch baking sheet to prepare it for the dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, eggs, and pistachio instant pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base for your cookie bars.
- Make Dough: Gradually add the 17.5 ounces of sugar cookie mix to the wet ingredients, blending thoroughly until a sticky dough forms. This mixture should hold together firmly but remain easy to spread.
- Prepare Pan: Evenly spread the dough across the greased 10×15 inch baking sheet, smoothing the surface with a spatula or your hands for an even thickness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Look for edges turning golden brown and the top beginning to brown, indicating the bars are ready.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps the bars set and makes slicing cleaner.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, consider sprinkling chopped pistachios on top before baking.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft, chewy centers.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 24 bars)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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