St. Pattys Pistachio Pudding (Printable Version)

Chewy pistachio cookies with a natural green color and subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Pistachio Mixture

04 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh baby spinach leaves

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
08 - ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - ½ cup chopped pistachios
12 - ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, blend 1 cup pistachios with baby spinach until finely ground and vibrantly green.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
06 - Stir in the pistachio-spinach mixture until evenly combined.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
08 - Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips, if using.
09 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
10 - Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers remain soft.
11 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely soft and chewy, not cakey or dense like so many green cookies tend to be.
  • The pistachio flavor is unmistakable without ever tasting like spinach, which honestly shocked my skeptical friends.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, including bake time, so you can make them the morning of your celebration.
02 -
  • The spinach truly disappears in flavor, but if you want a deeper forest green, add another tablespoon without guilt—the color shift is worth it.
  • Pulling them out when the centers still look soft is non-negotiable; they'll continue to cook on the hot pan and finish perfectly chewy.
03 -
  • If your pistachios are salted, rinse and dry them first so you control the salt level in your dough.
  • Don't skip the spinach step—it's what makes these cookies taste special while staying naturally green and absolutely delicious.
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