White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix; Filling:; 2 cups white chocolate chips; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 ounces roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped

Servings: persons

Cookies:
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
Filling:
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 ounces roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped

1
Combine butter, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until well mixed. Add flour, salt, and pudding mix; beat well. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
5
Combine white chocolate chips, milk, and orange zest in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
6
Pour white chocolate mixture into a piping bag and pipe into the thumbprint of the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 1 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies 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.

White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies

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