Cookie #2 – Simple The second cookie was pretty simple – Pistachio Cookies. I debated about whether to make it with pecans or pistachios. The green in the pistachios were the clear winner for Christmas time. But if you’re a fan of pecans, I’m sure they’ll be equally as yummy. Just be sure to adjust the carb count if needed. To make it fun and festive we picked up some cute holiday cookie cutters. Why is it always more fun to eat cookies that are shaped like things? But regardless of the shape, these cookies not only taste amazing, but they make the house smell like Christmas. I can’t think of a better reason to make them than that 🙂 The most important suggestion I can make when preparing your dough is to freeze it for the recommended time. I also kept my baking sheet away from the oven so it didn’t get warm. You want the dough to be firm and really cold, which will make handling it much easier. If it starts to get warm it’ll get sticky and nearly impossible to cut with the cookie cutters. The only question left is: Which holiday cookie shapes will you make?