PISTACHIO THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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I love to bake and I am always looking for something different. I found this recipe a few years ago and they are a hit. These cookies are a little different from the usual thumbprint but everywhere I take these, people love them - even my 3 and 5 year old grandsons!

Provided by Lynn Riemenschneider

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c butter, softened
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
2 c finely chopped pecans
1/2 c semi-sweet mini chocloate chips
FILLING
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 - 3 Tbsp milk
GLAZE (OPTIONAL)
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar until smooth
  • 2. Add egg and extracts and mix well
  • 3. Whisk together flour and pudding mix, then add to creamed mixture
  • 4. Stir in chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips
  • 5. Scoop into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Make thumbprint in each cookie. (I use the end of a wooden spoon.)
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
  • 7. Cream together all ingredients for the filling
  • 8. Spoon filling into center of cooled cookies
  • 9. Melt together ingredients for glaze
  • 10. Drizzle glaze over cookies and let stand until set.

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