These Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars are a delicious, soft, and chewy dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachio with a melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie base. Topped with a creamy pistachio frosting and garnished with chopped pistachios or sprinkles, these bars are perfect for any occasion, from holiday celebrations to casual get-togethers. The pistachio pudding mix adds a unique flavor and moist texture that will have everyone coming back for more!
With simple ingredients and easy steps, these bars come together quickly and are always a crowd-pleaser. Let’s dive into making this irresistible treat!
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (optional, for a brighter color)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped pistachios
- Sprinkles
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Instructions
