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Pistachio Cookies

Lightened up added protein and healthy fats, these delicious Pistachio Cookies will be your favorite all year long!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: cookie, Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup ripe avocado mashed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unrefined sugar
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • cups chopped pistachios

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flours, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, cream the butter, avocado and sugars together until smooth.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture 1 cup at a time to the Greek yogurt combination. Mix until combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold in the pistachios. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased nonstick baking tray.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
  • Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg