Pistachio Cream Cookies Delightful Homemade Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 4 teaspoon salt
• 1 2 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
• 1 2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 4 cup maple syrup
• to taste extra crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and continue to beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the finely chopped pistachios until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cream filling by beating together the softened cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
9. Once the cookies are cooled, spread a layer of the cream filling on the bottom of one cookie, and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich.
10. Lastly, roll the edges of each cookie sandwich in extra crushed pistachios for added crunch and flair.