🍀 Pistachio & Chocolate Leprechaun Cookies
Soft, chewy, and perfectly festive, these bright green pistachio cookies loaded with chocolate chips are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day — or anytime you want a fun, bakery-style treat.
🧂 Ingredients (Makes about 18–20 cookies)
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix (dry mix)
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped pistachios (optional but recommended)
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Green food coloring (optional, for brighter color)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in:
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Egg
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Vanilla
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Dry pistachio pudding mix
Add a few drops of green food coloring if you want a more vibrant “leprechaun” green.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
5️⃣ Scoop & Bake
Scoop 1½ tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
Do not overbake — they will continue setting as they cool.
6️⃣ Cool
Let cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
🍫 Flavor Variations
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Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist
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Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate
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Add mini marshmallows for extra “lucky charm” vibes
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Add ¼ tsp almond extract for bakery-style flavor
💡 Pro Tips
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Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
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Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for prettier presentation.
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Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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🍀 Stuffed pistachio Nutella cookies
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🍫 Pistachio brownie-style cookies
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🥜 Bakery-style thick pistachio cookies
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🎂 Pistachio chocolate cookie bars
Just tell me which version you’d like!