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
For the Cookie Bars:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
2 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
½ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Cookie Bars:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
2 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (as needed)
½ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
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
