PISTACHIO, LEMON, AND VANILLA SHORTBREAD

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Pistachio     Vanilla     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup semolina flour*
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shelled natural pistachios (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine all purpose flour, sugar, and semolina flour in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add butter, lemon peel, and vanilla. Using on/off turns, blend until coarse meal forms. Turn dough out into bowl. Add nuts and knead gently to combine. Press dough evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Using fork, pierce dough all over.
  • Bake shortbread until pale brown in center and golden at edges, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 squares. Cool completely in pan. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with foil; store at room temperature.)
  • *Semolina flour, often labeled "pasta flour," is available at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and some supermarkets.

Scott Severt
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. The cookies were delicious and they were a hit at my party.


Golu Raw
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Samuel Ikoje
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Md Sakin
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These cookies were so delicious! The pistachio and lemon flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohsin MD
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again.


Adrian Kennell
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Usman Wisdom
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but these were really good. The pistachio and lemon flavors really shine through.


Luis Gutierrez
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of pistachio, lemon, and vanilla.


shiraz abbasi
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more lemon zest.


Aaron Munasha
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They have the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.