Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped pecans
filling:
2 tbsp butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 to 3 tbsp 2% milk
glaze:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine flour and dry pudding mix; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. 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° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
For filling, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spoon into center of cooled cookies.
For glaze, if desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set. Yield: about 7 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.89g	24%
Cholesterol	16.99mg	6%
Sodium	21.83mg	1%
Potassium	65.22mg	1%
Total Carbs	38.98g	13%
Sugars	15g	60%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	3.17g	6%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	14.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	400.38 Kcal (1676 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.79g	24%
Cholesterol	22.23mg	6%
Sodium	28.57mg	1%
Potassium	85.34mg	1%
Total Carbs	51g	13%
Sugars	19.62g	60%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	5%
Protein	4.15g	6%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	18.4mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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