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Orange Blossom Pistachio Biscuits

Delicate Mediterranean-inspired biscuits featuring fragrant orange blossom water and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 biscuits
Course: Cookies & Biscuits
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.66 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup pistachios finely chopped
Finishing
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest freshly grated
  • powdered sugar optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, orange blossom water, vanilla and orange zest.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in pistachios.
  6. Shape into balls, flatten slightly and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Toast pistachios lightly before chopping for deeper flavor.