Description:
Great Cookies for Christmas		Prep Time: 30 Minutes
		Cook Time: 10 - 12 Minutes
		Makes:
Notes:

Ingredients:

1 Cup Butter, Softened

1/3 Cup Confectioner Sugar

1 Egg

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

3/4 Tsp Almond Extract

2 Cups Flour

1 Package Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix

2 Cups Finely Chopped Pecans

May need a little green food coloring

Filling:

2 Tbsp Butter, Softened

2 Cups Confectioner's Sugar

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

2-3 Tbsp Milk

Directions:

1) Cookies:

2) In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth

3) Add egg and extracts, mix well

4) Combine flour and pudding mix

5) Shape into 1" balls, roll in nuts

6) Place 2" apart on greased baking sheet

7) Make thumbprint in center of cookie

8) Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 Minutes

9)

10) Filling:

11) Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and milk

12) Add green food coloring if desired

13) Spoon into center of cooled cookies