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Orange Pistachio Shortbread Bars are a delicious, festive and simple cookie bar that you need to make this Christmas. Melt in your mouth delicious and oh so buttery.
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Orange Pistachio Shortbread Bars

Orange Pistachio Shortbread Bars are a delicious, festive and simple cookie bar that you need to make this Christmas. Melt in your mouth delicious and oh so buttery.
Servings 16 bars
Author Meg's Everyday Indulgence

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups + 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. orange zest (about 1 large orange)
  • 1/2 cup shelled roasted and salted pistachios

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a stand mixture, cream together butter and powdered sugar for 3 minutes, until super light and fluffy.
  • Add cornstarch, flour and orange zest to mixture and mix until dough just forms a ball. Stir in pistachios. You may need to somewhat knead them in with your hands.
  • Press dough into an 8x8 pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges just start to turn golden. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack. Run a butter knife around the edges then remove from pan. Slice into 16 even square bars. Store in airtight container.