Sweet Pudding Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft green sandwich cookies made with pistachio mix, stuffed with vanilla frosting and sprinkled for decoration. A fun treat for holidays.
# What You'll Need:
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1 packet (3.4 oz) instant pistachio-flavored pudding.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened, split into portions.
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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1 and 1/2 cups plain flour.
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1/4 teaspoon of table salt.
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8 oz confectioners' sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon high-quality vanilla extract or paste.
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1 tablespoon of low-fat (2%) milk.
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Green decorative sprinkles.
# Steps to Follow:
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Whip together the butter, sugar, and pudding powder until fluffy.
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Stir in the egg until it's fully worked into the mixture.
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Gradually add the salt and flour until dough forms.
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Sandwich the dough between two parchment sheets, roll to 1/8 inch, and freeze for 20 minutes.
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Use a cutter for circles, remove centers from half, then refreeze.
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Pop into a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes, until just firm.
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Mix milk, confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and creamy.
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Spread filling on uncut cookies and cap with cut-out cookies.
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Sprinkle green sugar into the cutouts and shake off any extra.
# Additional Notes:
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You can gather scraps and roll the dough again.
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Don't fill cookies until they've cooled completely.