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pistachio bars

Delicious and crunchy pistachio bars with a sweet icing topping, perfect for snack or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 packages Instant Pistachio Pudding
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup chopped pistachios

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Coat with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the dry pudding mix, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch. Mix for 1 minute until combined, scraping sides as needed. Add flour and mix until just combined.
  3. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium until smooth. Add almond extract and powdered sugar; beat for 30 seconds, then increase to medium and beat for 1 minute until fluffy.
  5. Spread the frosting over cooled bars and garnish with chopped pistachios.
  6. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Enjoy these sweet and nutty pistachio bars as a perfect dessert or snack.