Description
Soft, chewy sugar cookie bars topped with creamy pistachio pudding make for an irresistible dessert that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for parties or satisfying a sweet craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 box (96g) pistachio instant pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing it with a spatula. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 box of pistachio instant pudding mix and 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream until thick and fluffy. Fold in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
- Spread the pistachio topping evenly over the cooled cookie base. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios for garnish, if desired.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to set the topping. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Chill the cookie dough if it feels too sticky before pressing it into the pan. Ensure the cookie base is completely cooled before adding the topping to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Pistachio bars, sugar cookie bars, easy dessert, quick dessert, pistachio pudding recipe