Pistachio Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup shelled,unsalted pistachios
1/2 cup granulated sugar,plus 2tsp. for sprinkling
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 tbsp. cold unsalted butter(1 stick),cut in small pieces
1 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

Heat oven to 325 and arrange rack in the middle. Butter an 8x8 baking dish
Toast pistachios in large frying pan over medium heat,stirring occasionallyuntil they are aromatic and slightly golden,about 10-15 mins.. Remove from the pan and allow to cool at least 10 mins. before proceeding.
Combine 1/2c of the pistachios,1/2c sugar and salt in a bowl of a food processor. Pulse until pistachios are ground and mixture
Resembles sand,about 20 times. Add flour and pulse again to combine. Add butter and zest and pulse again until dough is just blended and comes together. Add remaining whole pistachios and pulse so they are just broken up,about 5-10 times.
Using the base of aa measuring cup or a glass,press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Use a fork to prick shortbread all over the surface. Sprinkle remaining 2 tsp. sugar over the top. Bake until shortbread is lightly golden and dry to the touch,about 35-40 mins.
Remove from oven and cool in pan for about 15 mins. Remove from pan by inverting shortbread onto cutting board,flip over again and cut hot shortbread into 1-2 rectangles with a serrated knife. Allow to finish cooling before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	120.83 Kcal (506 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.49g	12%
Cholesterol	13.57mg	5%
Sodium	59.83mg	2%
Potassium	61.59mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.27g	4%
Sugars	5.97g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	3%
Protein	1.78g	4%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	496.3 Kcal (2078 kJ)
Calories from fat	276.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.75g	12%
Cholesterol	55.73mg	5%
Sodium	245.74mg	2%
Potassium	252.96mg	1%
Total Carbs	50.39g	4%
Sugars	24.5g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.96g	3%
Protein	7.32g	4%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	2%
Calcium	32.8mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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