Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup Butter ((softened to room temperature))
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract ((or 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract))
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream or Milk ((may add 1-3 teaspoons more))
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios ((chopped))
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios
  • Orange Zest

Instruction

  • In a food processor or large mixing bowl, mix together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt together until crumbs form. Add heavy cream or milk. If the mixture is very crumbly, add a little more milk or cream. Fold in pistachios. Take your hands and press the dough together until it forms a ball.
  • Roll onto a floured surface. Form into a cylinder log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and seal tight. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut log into 1 to 1 1/2 inch slices and place on parchment paper or Silpat lined baking sheet. Bake for 11-15 minutes or until the color begins to slightly change on the edges of the cookie. Remove from the oven and let cool.