PISTACHIO BUTTONS

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This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive touch. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
5 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Mix melted chocolate into 1 portion; mix pistachios and, if desired, food coloring into remaining portion. Divide each dough into 4 portions., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 chocolate portion into an 8x3-in. rectangle. Roll 1 green portion into an 8-in. log; place on chocolate rectangle 1 in. from a long side. Roll chocolate dough around green log; pinch seam to seal. Wrap in waxed paper. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.