Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies

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WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 cup butter  (softened)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon almond extract
• 3.4 oz pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cherries – You can also place the chopped cherries in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to make sure they don’t stain the dough.
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

MAKE THEM:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees & line a cookie sheet.

Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball with your hands. Gently flatten.

Bake 9-12 minutes, then open oven and gently press with the bottom of a glass cup to flatten.

Back another 3-5 minutes or until they are set.

Allow to cool completely, then add sprinkle of powdered sugar, if desired.

ENJOY!

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Cherry Pistachio Crinkle Cookies

Simple, delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar + more for sprinkling on top
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3.4 oz pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cherries - You can also place the chopped cherries in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to make sure they don’t stain the dough.
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

• In your mixing bowl, beat the butter until light & fluffy.
• Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and pudding mix. Beat until combined.
• Drop in food coloring for a darker color, if desired.
• Add flour & mix.
• Gently fold in cherries & white chocolate chips.
• Wrap dough in plastic wrap and freeze for 15-30 minutes, until slightly firm.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees & line a cookie sheet.
• Scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball with your hands. Gently flatten.
• Bake 9-12 minutes, then open oven and gently press with the bottom of a glass cup to flatten.
• Back another 3-5 minutes or until they are set.
• Allow to cool completely, then add sprinkle of powdered sugar, if desired.