PISTACHIO CRISPS

Pistachio Crisps image

If you're not a pistachio lover, you can substitute your favorite nuts in these cookies.

Provided by Gertrude

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pistachio nuts
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Cream together the butter and salt while slowly adding the powdered sugar. Add the nuts, vanilla and flour and mix until well blended.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough in the shape of logs about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Roll cookies in powdered sugar when they are still warm. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g