Pistachio lemon cookies

While I was planning on baking something special to bring to work , I came across this simple easy to make fool proof cookie recipes from the blog : Hold the onions ! The combination of pistachios and lemon is just perfect. Not overly sweet , this is a great treat for a coffee break .Simple ingredients for a great tasting cookie !


INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
zest of 2 large lemons
about 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour



METHOD:

• Soften the butter ahead of time
• Grind Pistachios
• Zest and juice your lemons
• First cream together the butter and powdered sugar
• Pour in lemon juice & zest and mix until incorporated
•  Add flour and salt, mix, and finally include the chopped pistachios
•  Mix until all ingredients are well combined
• Roll the dough into 2 logs about 2 inches in diameter or so
•  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
•  Cut logs into ¼-½ inch thick disks and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
• Allow to cool