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Sicilian Inspired Pistachio and Orange Cookie

Ingredients
  

  • 70 grams of Roasted Pistachios
  • 25 grams of Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon of Orange Zest
  • 125 grams of Granulated Sugar
  • 140 grams of Butter 10 Tablespoons
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk
  • ¼ Teaspooon of Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 180 grams AP Flour 1 ½ Cup
  • 60 grams Almond Flour ½ Cup
  • ¼ Teaspoon of Baking Powder
  • ¼ Teaspoon of Kosher Salt
  • 1 Large Egg White
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pulse the pistachios along with 25 grams of granulated sugar, in a food processor, until finely ground. Set aside
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer add 125 grams of granulated sugar and the orange zest and massage together with finger tips, or mix on low using the paddle attachment for about a minute.
  • Next add the butter and pistachio/sugar mixture and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until well combined.
  • Add the egg yolk and beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking power and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixer bowl and beat on low until everything is just combined.
  • The dough will be a bit crumbly so use your hands to bring it together.
  • Roll the dough into a rough rectangle ½” thick.  Wrap in plastic and chill for about 30 minutes in the fridge.  (At this point the dough can be frozen and cut at a later time)
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut strips 1”wide, then cut 1” wide strips at a 45º angle from the first cuts.  You should end up with a diamond shape.
  • Place the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg white and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 113-14 minutes, or until a light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then place them on a wire rack to cool completely.