💚 Low-Sugar Pistachio Pudding Cookie Bars | Gallery posted by Camie

💚 Low-Sugar Pistachio Pudding Cookie Bars – soft, nutty, and SO addictive! 🍃🍪

Low-Sugar Pistachio Pudding Cookie Bars

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1/3 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or preferred low-sugar sweetener)

- 1 egg

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 (3.4 oz) box sugar-free pistachio instant pudding mix

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted)

- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (sugar-free or regular)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and monk fruit sweetener until smooth and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Add the pistachio pudding mix, salt, and baking soda. Stir well.

5. Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms. Fold in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips if using.

6. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.

7. Bake for 20–23 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set.

8. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 23 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes

Kcal: 145 kcal | Servings: 16 bars