Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe
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Pistachio Thumbprints

By: Elizabeth Probelski 
"'These mild pistachio-flavored cookies disappear in a wink,' says Liz Probelski of Port Washington, Wisconsin."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • FILLING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine flour and pudding mix; add to the creamed mixture. 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 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
  2. For filling, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and milk. Spoon into center of cooled cookies.
  3. For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by ilana   view full review
Just made these yesterday and they turned out great! My mother who is not a big fan of sweets...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by NICOLEDAVIS   view full review
These are delicious and so many options. I made a double batch of the pistachio flavored and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2010 by luv2cook10   view full review
These are the most asked for cookie I have ever made. If time is of the essence just put three...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by briankane73 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was an easy recipe. I did not like the flavor the pistachio pudding added. It seemed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by KCLIFF77 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Got rave reviews for Christmas last year. They add some nice color to the tray. Made just as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by nikki4187   view full review
excellent
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by jacksmom   view full review
These are the best. Beautiful and very tasty. My hubands favorite.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Veg-Anne   view full review
Excellent recipe! It is very forgiving, and does well with substitutions! I made mine egg and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by susan   view full review
Pretty and different. The pistachio pudding gives the dough a light green color. With the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by JWINTY   view full review
Excellent cookie. My family loved these as well and requested they be added to the annual...

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