Best Pistachio Orange Thumbprint Cookies With Chocolate Ganache Recipe By Tasty Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE-PISTACHIO THUMBPRINT COOKIES

White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies image

Nutty pistachio cookies filled with creamy, citrusy white chocolate are an impressive and tasty little treat!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups white chocolate chips
¼ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 ounces roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

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.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
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.
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.
Pour white chocolate mixture into a piping bag and pipe into the thumbprint of the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 109.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

PISTACHIO THUMBPRINTS

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These mild pistachio-flavored cookies disappear in a wink. -Liz Probelski, Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

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., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nuts. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; make a thumbprint in center of cookie. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , For filling, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into center of cooled cookies. , For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.