Fun & Family Friendly St. Paddy’s Day Recipe Ideas

Green Pistachio and Chocolate Cookies(4 of 5)

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding (dry mix)
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup green M&Ms
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• Green food coloring

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix cream with butter and sugars.
3. Add extracts and pudding mix and eggs one at a time.
4. Beat for 1 minute.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add to sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
7. Add a couple drops of green food coloring.
8. Stir in chocolate chips, green M&Ms, chopped walnuts.
9. Bake 8-10 minutes.