Pistachio Wreaths

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Great Christmas cookies...colorful and tasty, these also make great presents.

INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until softened. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract and beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed.
  • Divide the dough in half and stir food coloring into one half. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll about 1/2 tablespoon of plain dough into a 6-inch rope. Repeat with green dough.
  • Place ropes side by side and twist together about 6 times. Form twisted ropes into a circle and gently pinch ends together.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Place small amount of chopped pistachios onto each wreath where ends are pinched together.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for about 1 minute. Remove and cool thoroughly on rack.