Pistachio Cream Sandwich Cookies

• Cookies
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nut
• Filling
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 -4 teaspoons half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio nuts

1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, blend the butter and powdered sugar; cream well.
2. Add the egg and blend well.
3. Reduce mixer speed to low; add the flour and salt and mix well.
4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
5. Heat oven to 350*F.
6. Place the pistachios in a small bowl. Shape dough into 1/2" balls; roll each in the pistachios and place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in granulated sugar.
7. Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, make the filling: blend the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and enough half-and-half to achieve desired spreading consistency. Stir in the pistachios and a few drops of green food coloring, if desired.
9. Spread the bottoms of half the cookies with a scant teaspoons filling; top with remaining cookies, bottom side down.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pistachio-cream-sandwich-cookies-197375 (may not work)