PISTACHIO ORANGE LACE COOKIES

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Categories     Cookies     Fruit Juice     Liqueur     Citrus     Nut     Bake     Christmas     Orange     Pistachio     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups salted shelled pistachios (not dyed red; 5 1/2 oz)
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Special Equipment
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Pulse pistachios and sugar together in a food processor until nuts are finely chopped (but not ground), then stir together with remaining ingredients in a bowl. Spread dough in a 12-inch-long strip on a large sheet of plastic wrap and, starting with a long side, roll up dough in plastic wrap (dough will be very soft). Chill dough on a baking sheet until firm but still malleable, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Roll dough into a 15- by 1-inch log, using plastic wrap as an aid. Halve log crosswise and chill halves, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 3 hours.
  • Cut 1 half crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices with a serrated knife and arrange about 2 inches apart on 2 parchment-lined large baking sheets. Flatten each cookie into a 1 1/2-inch round with the back of a fork or spoon, dipping fork in water and shaking off excess for each cookie.
  • Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes total. Cool cookies on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Make more cookies with remaining dough on cooled baking sheets (line sheets with clean parchment).

Siful Jynov
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I loved these cookies. The orange flavor really shines through.


Raja Shahid
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These cookies are a little too delicate for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Warren Nuthall
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I couldn't find pistachio extract at my local grocery store. I used almond extract instead, and the cookies still turned out great.


Wisler Armand
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mary Bella
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I love that these cookies are gluten-free. They're a delicious and easy way to enjoy a sweet treat without worrying about allergies.


Umair shakeel
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


Riyaz Albalush
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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 savory.


TSORGALI PRINCE
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These cookies are so beautiful and delicious! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Orji Chidera Miracle
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I had a little trouble getting the batter to the right consistency, but once I did, the cookies turned out perfectly.


lnox hakaaki
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Hundine Bein
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The pistachio and orange flavors are a perfect match. These cookies are sweet, but not too sweet, and the pistachio flavor really shines through.


King Jammal
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they look so impressive. I'm always getting compliments on them when I bring them to parties.


Jay Talley
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I love the delicate lace-like texture of these cookies. They're so unique and beautiful.


Khizra Khizar
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so light and delicate, and the pistachio-orange flavor combination is divine. I'll definitely be making these again.