Pistachio Tea Cakes

Here's a fun twist on a traditional tea cookie you might want to try for St. Patty's Day or for your next tea party!

1 cup salted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups flour
3 oz. Pistachio instant pudding mix
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, cream butter. Beat in sugar until fluffy 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla. In small bowl, combine flour, pudding mix, and salt. Gradually mix into butter mixture. Mix well.

Roll into walnut-sized balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Press thumb in center of each. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire racks for 5 minutes. While still warm, roll in 1 cup powdered sugar.
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