Pistachio Cookes Recipe

Name: Pistachio Cookes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Crisco shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 7 cups flour (you may need more); 1 cup milk; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup chopped nuts, of choice (I use all pistachios, but some will use walnuts and pistachios); 10 drops green food coloring; 2 ½ cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons milk (may need a little more or less depending on consistency of glaze); 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup Crisco shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
7 cups flour (you may need more)
1 cup milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped nuts, of choice (I use all pistachios, but some will use walnuts and pistachios)
10 drops green food coloring
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons milk (may need a little more or less depending on consistency of glaze)
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cream Crisco, sugar and eggs together.
3
Add remaining cake ingredients except the nuts to form a soft dough.
4
Sprinkle in nuts and knead them into the dough.
5
Pinch off chunks of dough and roll into ping pong size balls, placing them on a non stick cookie tray.
6
Bake 12-15 minutes.
7
Allow to cool completely before adding the glaze.
8
Mix glaze ingredients together in a large bowl and spoon over each baked cookie.
9
Allow to set 45 minutes.

1724

kcal

Calories

Fat

343

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Crisco shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Cookes 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.

Pistachio Cookes

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