PISTACHIO ORANGE DROPS

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These shaped sugar cookies are topped with melted chocolate and chopped pistachios, making them a pretty treat for special occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pistachios
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Set aside 3 tablespoons pistachios for topping; stir remaining pistachios and orange zest into dough. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1-1.2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway, allowing excess to drip off. Dip in reserved pistachios. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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