Description
Soft pistachio sugar cookie bars with a melt-in-your-mouth texture—perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you crave a nutty, sweet treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Bars:
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
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2 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
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½ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
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Instructions
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For the Cookie Bars:
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¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
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2 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
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½ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
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Notes
- Bars must cool completely before frosting.
- Add green food coloring for extra festive flair.
- Store in the fridge for firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
