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Pistachio and Raisin Cookies

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Pistachio and raisin cookies, I think I have a fondness for these treats that are sometimes crunchy and sometimes soft. Of course, like all freshly made cookies, they smell and fill the house as soon as they’re baked. I usually have a flour base that I change from time to time, depending on the needs of the moment and also, of course, on the leftovers in the pantry. I’ll tell you one thing, they don’t necessarily have to be shortcrust pastry to be good. A good compromise are these oil-based cookies that I often make, so they’re vegan, and here you can experiment with the dried fruits that I change from time to time. Today my cookies are with pistachios and raisins, and they remain crumbly for quite some time.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Low Cost
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
486.86 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 486.86 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 78.02 (g) of which sugars 24.18 (g)
  • Proteins 6.63 (g)
  • Fat 19.33 (g) of which saturated 2.58 (g)of which unsaturated 15.77 (g)
  • Fibers 2.30 (g)
  • Sodium 5.08 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 115 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for making pistachio and raisin cookies

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 orange (grated peel)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (soaked in rum)
  • 1/4 cup pistachios

Tools needed for making pistachio and raisin cookies

  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Bowls
  • Falafel Maker

Steps for making pistachio and raisin cookies

  • Combine rice flour in a bowl with a teaspoon of baking powder and a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, sugar, and the grated zest of an orange. After softening the raisins in rum for ten minutes, add them to the dry ingredients, then do the same with the whole pistachios. Mix the water with the oil and gradually incorporate them into the dough using a whisk. Once the dough for the cookies is ready, I used my tool that I usually make falafel with, but it’s also okay if you make balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand.

  • Bake the pistachio and raisin cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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