Drop these cookies right
into your mouth, one by one. One batch makes enough cookies for
everyone.
Pistachio
Drop Cookies
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl,
beat shortening and butter until softened and well mixed. Add
1¼ cups flour, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking soda and
vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in remaining cup of flour
and pistachio nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2
inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10
minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for
1 minute before transferring to wire racks.
Frosting: Combine powdered
sugar, butter and vanilla in a small bowl and blend well; stir
in up to 2 tablespoons of milk until desired consistency is achieved.
