Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies

This recipe was shared with me by my friend Bonnie. It is one of the treats her family traditionally makes and adds to their plate of goodies to take to neighbors at Christmastime. We tried it this last year and loved them, and it will become a staple for us as well! 

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients:
1 2/3 cup flour
1 (3.4 oz) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup white chocolate chips
green food coloring
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

• Whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• Cream sugars and butter together until light and fluffy.  Add in egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
• Gradually stir in dry ingredients. Add food coloring. Stir in chocolate chips and pistachios.
• Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, just until they are set. Do not let them brown.
• Let cool on baking sheet for several minutes before removing them to a rack.