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    Pistachio & Lime Scented Cookies

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    Deliciously fragrant cookies with a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, flavored with lime and pistachio.

    Ingredients for Pistachio & Lime Scented Cookies

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    Sugar

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    Canola Oil

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    Rice Milk

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    Rose Water

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    Pure Vanilla Extract

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    Fresh Lime Juice

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    Lime Zest, finely grated

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    Cornstarch

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    All Purpose Flour

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    Baking Powder

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    Salt

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    Ground Cardamom

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    Shelled Pistachios, coarsely chopped

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    How to Make Pistachio & Lime Scented Cookies

    1. Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease two cookie sheets.

    2. Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, canola oil, rice milk, rose water, vanilla extract, fresh lime juice, and finely grated lime zest until slightly frothy and well-combined.

    3. Add Cornstarch

    Whisk in the cornstarch until completely dissolved.

    4. Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.

    5. Form Dough

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.

    6. Form Cookies

    Take about 2 teaspoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Dip the top of each dough ball into the coarsely chopped pistachios, pressing lightly so the nuts stick. Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.

    7. Flatten Cookies

    Gently press down each dough ball with two fingers to flatten them slightly.

    8. Bake Cookies

    Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13 minutes. They will be soft when you take them out, but they will firm up as they cool. Look for edges that are slightly golden as a cue that they’re done.

    9. Cool Cookies

    Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Quality of Ingredients

    Opt for fresh, shelled pistachios with a vibrant green color and aromatic limes with bright, unblemished skins.

    Chilling the Dough

    Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent excessive spreading during baking.

    Lime Zest Technique

    Use a Microplane or fine grater to zest your lime, avoiding the bitter white pith to capture the essential oils and fragrance.

    Baking Temperature and Time

    Preheat your oven and check the temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure proper texture and color.

    Toasting Pistachios

    Toast the pistachios lightly in a dry skillet or oven before chopping them to enhance their nutty flavor and add a subtle crunch.


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