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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
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter until softened and well mixed. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, baking soda and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in remaining cup of flour and pistachio nuts.
  3. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks.
  5. 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.
  6. Spread on cookies. Sprinkle with pistachio nuts.

Makes 36 cookies.

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