Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe

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"These mild pistachio-flavored cookies disappear in a wink," says Liz Probelski of Port Washington, Wisconsin.

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Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 42 Servings

45 10 55

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and dry pudding mix; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; make a thumbprint in center of cookie. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
For filling, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into center of cooled cookies.
For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 163 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Pistachio Thumbprints in Taste of Home February/March 1998, p67

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Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2010 by Grandmama2

This is the only cookie that we MUST have for Christmas. A little labor intense, but worth every minute. Making them tomorrow to send to my daughter living in Germany since she can't make it home for the holidays this year. The little ones really like them, too.

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2009 by sjm2526

By far, my most requested Christmas cookie! I chop nuts VERY fine and always drizzle the tops with chocolate. Dough is great to work with and I have never had any problems. You really gotta try this one folks!