Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies

I was brave and decided to try a new cookie recipe for a holiday cookie contest at work. And I’m glad I did, because I won for best overall cookie! These pistachio cookies look as impressive as they taste. The cookie itself isn’t overly sweet, but the dollop of white icing in the center makes up for that. Plus, I love the combo of dark chocolate with the flavor of pistachio. 

Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies
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For the Cookie
  1. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  2. 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  3. 1 large egg
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  6. 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
  7. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  8. 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
For the White Icing
  1. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  2. 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
For the Chocolate Drizzle
  1. 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  2. 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
For the Cookie
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extra.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and dry pudding mix, and then gradually add to butter mixture. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, and then roll in the pistachios. Place about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets, and then make a thumbprint in the center of each cookie.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
For the White Icing
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency (spreadable, but not too runny). Spoon into the thumbprint of the cooled cookies.
For the Chocolate Drizzle
  1. Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a glass bowl. Microwave on high for a minute or two, until melted. Stir.
  2. Using a fork, drizzle over cookies.
  3. Let the cookies stand until the icing and chocolate have slightly hardened.
Adapted from Taste of Home
Adapted from Taste of Home
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