Orange Pistachio Snowballs
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar , divided
- Easy-Add pure vanilla extract Add to shopping list pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) ground pistachios
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from one orange)
- confectioners' sugar
Makes:
About 4 dozen.
Tools:
- Perfect Results cookie sheet
- Perfect Results 10 in. Round Cooling Grid
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix well. Add flour, pistachios, and orange zest; mix with electric mixer on low speed until dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 1-in. apart on baking sheets.
Step 3
Bake 19-22 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove to cooling grid; cool 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool completely.
