Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Pistachio Thumbprints
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix; 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips; 2 cups finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and dry pudding mix; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
2
Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
; make a thumbprint in center of cookie. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
4
For filling, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into center of cooled cookies.
5
For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

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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 butter, softened, 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Thumbprints 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 Thumbprints

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