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Pistachio Butter Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4
A Land o' Lakes recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped salted pistachios, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup finely chopped salted pistachios, toasted
Directions:
1. Combine butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add 2 eggs and vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
2. Reduce speed to low; add flour, 1 cup pistachios and salt. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
3. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (at least 1 hour).
4. Heat oven to 350°F Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; cut each round in half. Place 1 inch apart onto greased baking sheets.
5. Beat together egg white and water in small bowl. Brush tops of cookies lightly with egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining chopped pistachios. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
By RecipeOfHealth.com