Fried Chicken and Cheesesteaks

New Christmas season, same recipe as last year: Pistachio Wedding Cakes . If it ain't broke ...

I never got around to posting my cookie recipes before Christmas. But who says cookies are only for Christmas? These are a twist on the Mexican Wedding Cake / Russian Tea Cakes . They are seasoned with orange and almond, and feature pistachios instead of walnuts. These are amazing! 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup shelled, unsalted roasted pistachios, minced 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (or reconstitute dry - I get mine from Penzeys) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Heat oven to 350°F and lightly grease baking sheets. Beat together butter and 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar. (If you have a stand mixer, use it) Beat on medium high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add pistachios, orange zest, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract and continue mixing until ingredients are well incorporated. Add flour and mix just until incorporated, about 30 seco...