How to Make White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thumbprint cookies are a classic treat, and this recipe for White Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies puts a unique twist on the traditional dessert. The combination of white chocolate, tangy orange, and crunchy pistachios creates a truly irresistible flavor profile. Whether you're baking for a holiday gathering, a special occasion, or just for fun, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.

The first step in creating these delicious thumbprint cookies is to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 ounces roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Combine butter, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until well mixed. Add flour, salt, and pudding mix; beat well. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine white chocolate chips, milk, and orange zest in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Pour white chocolate mixture into a piping bag and pipe into the thumbprint of the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 31mg