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Pistachio Drop Cookies
Ingredients For: Pistachio Drop Cookies
1/2-cup vegetable shortening
1/2-cup butter or margarine, softened
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar,br>
2 large eggs
1-teaspoon baking soda
1-teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
Instructions For: Pistachio Drop Cookies
Preheat oven pistachio drop cookies to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter until softened and well mixed. Add 1¼-cups flour, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking soda and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in remaining cup of flour and pistachio nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an un-greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks.
Frosting For Pistachio Drop Cookies: Combine powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl and blend well; stir in up to 2 tablespoons of milk until desired consistency is achieved.
Spread on cookies. Sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
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