Pistachio Melt Aways - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
3 -4 drops green food coloring
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

In large bowl blend sugar, butter, shortening, almond extract, eggs, pudding mix, and food color.
Add flour, soda and salt. Mix well.
Chill for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375. Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets leaving 2 inches between coookies. Bake 8 - 10 minutes Immediately remove from sheets and cool on racks.
Preparation time includes chill time.