Pistachio Cookie Bars
These Pistachio Cookie Bars are soft delicious dessert with the best pistachio flavor. Make these for St. Patrick's Day or just for a fun dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- about 1 tablespoon milk if needed
- chopped pistachios or sprinkles for topping, (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the butter, pistachio pudding mix, and white sugar. Beat until combined. Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat until just combined. Press into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden brown. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, almost extract, and powdered sugar. Once the ingredients have combined, whip the frosting until fluffy. If your ingredients are softened you shouldn't have to add any milk but you can add a tablespoon if needed. Frost the cooled bars and top with pistachios or sprinkles if desired. Cut into bars.