Cappuccino-Pistachio Shortbread


1 (.77 oz.) envelope cappuccino coffee mix
from a 2.65-ounce package
1 tbs. water
3/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. pistachio nuts, chopped
1 oz. semisweet chocolate
1 tsp. shortening
Preheat oven to 350F.
Dissolve the coffee in water in a medium bowl.
Stir in the margarine and powdered sugar.
Stir in the flour and ½ cup pistachios, using
your hands if necessary, until a stiff dough forms.
Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball.
Pat each ball into a 6" round, about ½" thick,
on a lightly floured surface.
Cut each round into 16 wedges.
Arrange the wedges on an ungreased cookie sheet
about 1/2" apart with the pointed ends toward the center.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Immediately remove from the cookie sheet.
Cool completely on wire racks.
Place the remaining 1/2 c. pistachios in a small dish.
Place the chocolate and shortening
in a small microwavable bowl.
Microwave uncovered on medium power for 3-4 minutes,
stirring after 2 minutes, until the mixture
can be stirred smooth and is drizzling consistency.
Dip one edge of each cookie into the chocolate,
then into the nuts.
Place on waxed paper until the chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Analysis: 100 calories, 1g protein,
10g carbohydrate, 6g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 103 Calories;
7g Fat (57.8% calories from fat); 2g Protein;
9g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
12mg Cholesterol; 44mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat;
1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.