Ingredients for Pistachio Melt Aways
- Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix
- Green Food Coloring
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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How to Make Pistachio Melt Aways
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and a few drops of green food coloring (to your desired intensity).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheets and cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
8g
Carbs
1g
