Cherry Pistachio Cremes Recipe

Name: Cherry Pistachio Cremes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 egg; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup finely chopped pistachio nut; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar; ¼ cup butter; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 -2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely chopped pistachio nut
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice

1
Combine butter, powdered sugar and egg and gradually beat in the flour and salt.
2
Refrigerate dough for one hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350* and shape dough into half inch balls.
4
Roll each ball in the pistachio nuts and place on cookie sheet.
5
Dip the bottom of a glass in the granulated sugar and flatten each cookie.
6
Bake for 8-9 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
7
Cool on wire racks.
8
Prepare filling by beating the powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.
9
Add just enough cherry juice to make the filling smooth and creamy and the right consistency for spreading.
10
Spread a cookie with 1 teaspoon of filling and top with another cookie, flat sides toward the inside of the cookie.
11
If desired, spoon a dollop of frosting on the top of one side of the cookie and top with a maraschino cherry.
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(While this may look pretty, I personally think it may be too much and too sweet!
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).
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Prep time does not include chilling time.

860

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, softened, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 egg, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Pistachio Cremes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Pistachio Cremes

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