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Close-up of pistachio pudding sugar cookie bars stacked on a wooden tray, showing the chewy cookie layer and creamy green pistachio topping.

Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars

Nora
These Pistachio Pudding Sugar Cookie Bars combine a soft, chewy cookie base with a creamy pistachio pudding topping. Perfect for spring desserts or potluck trays!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix or homemade sugar cookie dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk
  • crushed pistachios or cookie crumbs optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg to form a soft dough.
  • Press dough evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake 15–17 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  • Whisk pistachio pudding mix with cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  • Spread pudding over cooled cookie layer. Sprinkle toppings if using. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Slice into bars and serve chilled. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Notes

For extra richness, fold in whipped topping to the pudding. Chill longer for cleaner slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 160mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cookie bars, pistachio dessert, pudding bars
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