Low Sodium Pistachio Cookies
Delight in the nutty, buttery goodness of these Low Sodium Pistachio Cookies, a healthier twist on your favorite treat. Perfect for those watching their salt intake, these cookies are made with unsalted butter, shelled pistachios, and a hint of unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture. The recipe strikes the perfect balance of chewy and crumbly textures, while the rich pistachio flavor adds a delightful gourmet touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of baking time, these quick and easy cookies are ideal for satisfying dessert cravings or impressing guests at your next gathering. Wholesome ingredients and a low-sodium approach make these pistachio cookies a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 cup Unsalted shelled pistachios
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough forms.
Fold in the unsalted shelled pistachios and the unsweetened applesauce until evenly distributed.
Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each cookie dough ball with the back of a spoon or the palm of your hand.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 532 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.3 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 910 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
