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Fennel Pistachio Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
I got this recipe from a recipe card in the mail yesterday.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pistachio nut, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, mix well. Add egg, beat well. Add almond extract, lemon zest and fennel seeds, mix to combine.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt, gradually add to butter mixture, beat well. Stir in pistachio nuts, dough will be stiff.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. If desited, flatten balls slightly and sprinkle with additional chopped pistachios.
5. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cook slightly on baking sheets, remove to cooling racks and cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
By RecipeOfHealth.com