Christmas Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Christmas Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pistachio pudding mix; 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip; 3/4 - 1 1/4 cup nuts, finely chopped; Filling; red food coloring; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 -3 tablespoon milk; Glaze:; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pistachio pudding mix
2 cups flour
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
3/4 - 1 1/4 cup nuts, finely chopped
Filling
red food coloring
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 -3 tablespoon milk
Glaze:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

1
Beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract, pudding mix and egg.
2
Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix well.
3
Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in nuts. With thumb, make imprint in center.
4
Bake at 350 degrees, 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
5
Cool completely.
6
Combine all filling ingredients. Melt butter and mix into powdered sugar. Add milk and food coloring to make a thick red filling.
7
Spoon scant teaspoon in the center of each cookie.
8
Melt chocolate chips and shortening. Drizzle over cookies.
9
Let set until icing is hard.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Christmas Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprints falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Chocolate Pistachio Thumbprints

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