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Pistachio Buttons

Name: Pistachio Buttons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 10 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted; 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios; 5 drops green food coloring, optional

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9 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by nella parker, hersey, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Feb. 10, 2023

This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive touch. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

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Pistachio Buttons

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Yield:about 10 dozen

Prep:30 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
5 drops green food coloring, optional

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Directions

1
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

2
Divide dough in half. Mix melted chocolate into 1 portion; mix pistachios and, if desired, food coloring into remaining portion. Divide each dough into 4 portions.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 chocolate portion into an 8x3-in. rectangle. Roll 1 green portion into an 8-in. log; place on chocolate rectangle 1 in. from a long side. Roll chocolate dough around green log; pinch seam to seal. Wrap in waxed paper. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.