PISTACHIO KISSES

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I wanted to try a Pistachio cookie forever. They are one of my favorite nuts and I mean, chocolate, who can resist. This cookie isn't overly sweet so you can play with the Kisses a little. I used the large Hazelnut Kisses (which made these cookies mondo), but the reality was the hazelnut was lost in the pistachio. I am going to...

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c butter, softened
2/3 c powdered sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
1 (3.4 oz) box instant pistachio pudding mix
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c mini chocolate chips
1 1/2 - 2 c pistachios, shelled and salted, finely chopped
1 bag hershey kisses (i prefer dark)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • 2. In a separate bowl combine pudding mix, flour, baking powder, and soda, add the chocolate chips and 1/2 C. chopped pistachios.
  • 3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, gently combining. Roll into 1" balls, then roll in pistachios. Place on lined or lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • 4. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Immediately press a Hershey kiss in the middle of each cookie. Remove cookies to cooling racks. Cool completely.

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