Description
These Pistachio Dream Cookie Bars are a chewy, nutty treat featuring a unique blend of pistachio pudding mix and classic sugar cookie dough. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a delightful texture and vibrant flavor that’s perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Bars
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3.4 oz pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 package sugar cookie mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
For Preparation
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cookie bars.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, eggs, and pistachio instant pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cookie Mix: Gradually incorporate the sugar cookie mix into the creamy mixture, stirring gently until a sticky dough forms.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Press the sticky dough evenly into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out to the edges for uniform thickness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely on a wire rack to set properly.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the cookie dough into bar-sized squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overbake; removing the bars when edges are lightly golden keeps them chewy.
- Cooling completely before slicing prevents the bars from crumbling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For an extra pistachio punch, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pistachio cookie bars, pistachio pudding dessert, chewy cookie bars, easy cookie bars, nutty cookie recipe
