Almond & Pistachio Cookies
Fred is the occasional baker, the one that gets really excited about stuff like these Almond and Pistachio biscuits, then jumps to the conclusion of “I can’t make it”.
Try to explain to her that probably, reading the recipe at least a few times before starting a bake is essential. She will get grumpy, tells you she read it plenty of times before, then try again, succeed, and finally admits she didn’t the first time round. Bless her.
The second time around, though, these Almond & Pistachio Biscuits from Kinfolk Table were pretty amazing: soft, buttery, and oh so nice, they will make the perfect treat for an alternative afternoon tea.
INGREDIENTS
- 112g unsalted butter
- 100g caster sugar
- 210g plain flour, sifted, and extra for dusting
- 60g raw pistachios, finely ground
- 60g raw almonds, finely ground
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- icing sugar, to dust
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
Beat the butter and sugar in your standing mixer, until light and fluffy, then add the flour, nuts, vanilla and lemon zest and beat on low speed until everything is combined.
Move the dough on a floured surface and work it until it comes all together.
Divide the dough into 24 pieces and roll them with your hands into a ball, flouring your hands as needed. Place on a prepared baking sheet, leaving a 2.5cm space between each ball.
Bake for 15 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack to cool down completely.
Serve them dusted with icing sugar.
Notes – We left the skin on both almonds and pistachios, but feel free to remove that if you want.
The dish is from Ikea, very old collection and no longer available.
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I love almond cookies! Thanks for sharing!
~Michelle
Thank you Michelle x
These sound delicious! I’m definitely trying these out.
Thank you Grace x
Simona I love your writing style. I laugh everytime I read one of yours. The way u started the post. I always enjoy good writing styles. Also shows how the elder sisters would describe the youngest member of the family! 😆
Great u didnt take the skins off I believe the texture and flavour mostly comes from them. Also the lemon addition was a wow factor! Xx
Isa A. Blogger
Awwww Isa! You are always so nice to us! Thank you for reading xx
These cookies look absolutely delicious, gotta give them a try! Thanks for sharing 🖤
Zinelr, xx
Thank you for reading Zinelr x
These sound amazing. I love adding a twist to normal cookies.
Thank you Kelly x
These sound and look absolutely amazing! Right up my alley, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Amanda xx
Wow…they look amazing. I would love to try these but the pistachios and almond are hard to find in our town.
Oh I had no idea – here they are quite the expensive ingredients, but totally worth the treat x
These look amazing! I’m not the biggest pistachio lover but I know my dad would be a huge fan – these are some of his favourite flavours!
Tash – A Girl with a View
Thank you Natasha, if you make some for your dad let us know what he thinks x
Omg these look amazing- and right up my street 🙂 I love pistachio and almonds, and this sounds like a sweet treat!
Thank you Eleanor! x
They look absolutely delicious!! Ready to taste test them fresh out of the oven now. :). And I really do want to start learning to bake… any minute now.
Thank you Jeanine – they are quite easy to make! x
My husband loves all things pistachio. I’ll have to save this and make for him! Thanks!
Thank you Julie, I hope he likes them x
Wow, spot on! I wanted to bake tonight and I come across your page and see a recipe for 2 of my favourite flavours!! I’ll make this and tag you guys on Instagram 🙂 Thanks for sharing! xo
http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
AHHHHHH can’t wait to see them – and hear what you think of them xxx