Vegan Pistachio Cookies

Rich in flavor, but without eggs or butter, these Sicilian vegan pistachio cookies are rustically beautiful and perfect dipped into coffee or tea.

G. Giustolisi

Eggs, sugar and dairy free, these delicious cookies are rich in energy, perfect for soaking. Sicilian pistachios give a unique taste to this rustic made with rice milk so highly digestible.

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Vegan Pistachio Cookies


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  • Author: Veronica Lavenia
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Description

Vegan pistachio cookies made the Sicilian way – rich, chewy, and rustically beautiful with no eggs or butter. Perfect with coffee or tea.


Ingredients

  • 150 ml 5 fl oz rice malt
  • 200 g 7 oz wholemeal Farro flour
  • 50 g 2 oz oats flour
  • 1 tsp organic baking powder (optional)
  • 100 g 3½ oz chopped pistachios
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 50 ml 2 fl oz organic rice milk


Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, just heat malt and set aside. In a bowl, mix together all the other ingredients.
  2. Add the malt and knead the dough until it is compact. Roll out the dough and form thes hapes you want.
  3. On a baking tray, covered with parchment paper, place the cookies and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use almond milk instead of rice milk in these vegan pistachio cookies?

Yes, almond milk can be used as a substitute for rice milk, but it may slightly alter the flavor and texture of the cookies.

How can I achieve a more rustic appearance for my pistachio cookies?

To enhance the rustic look, you can shape the cookies by hand instead of using a cookie cutter, allowing for uneven edges and a more handmade feel.

What is the best way to store leftover vegan pistachio cookies?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

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About the Author
Veronica Lavenia

Veronica is a born and raised Italian. She inherited her love for travel, passion for cooking and natural, sustainable, healthy slow food from her parents. Her works have appeared in 'Vegetarian Living', 'Veggie Magazine', 'Lifestyle food', 'Australian Good Food & Travel Guide', 'Chickpea' and 'Free from Heaven', among others. She is the author of "Panini: the simple tastes of Italian style bread"; 'The Rustic Italian bakery", "The Vegetarian Italian Kitchen" and "A Modern Italian table", published by New Holland Publishers Australia.

Veronica Lavenia has been a contributor to Honest Cooking since 2014.

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