Pistachio Thumbprints Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans
• FILLING:
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• GLAZE:
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening