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Chocolate Pistachio Cream Thumbprints

Chocolate Pistachio Cream Thumbprints
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Indulge your sweet tooth with Chocolate Pistachio Cream Thumbprints, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and nutty pistachio flavors. These delightful cookies feature a buttery chocolate shortbread base, topped with a creamy pistachio filling that will leave you craving more. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons at home, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing with their charming thumbprint design. Easy to make and sure to please everyone, Chocolate Pistachio Cream Thumbprints are a gourmet treat you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

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  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white if you will be rolling in nuts)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pistachio extract (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
  • 1.5 ounces white chocolate (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons pistachio butter
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pistachio extract (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg yolk and extracts.
  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; mix into the butter mixture until combined.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; create indentations in the center.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set; redefine indentations while warm.
  6. Prepare filling by melting white chocolate and mixing in pistachio butter and sugar.
  7. Fill each cookie's center with the pistachio cream once cooled.

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