Pistachio Thumbprints

sample image     Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 12 Minutes
Makes:

Description:

Great Cookies for Christmas
Notes:
Submitted By: Lisa


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


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