Butter Cookies

1 c. softened butter

2/3 c. granulated sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg yolk

2 c. sifted flour

1/4 tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

1 c. melting chocolate or chocolate chips - melt over double broiler

1/2 c. chopped pistachios

1/4 c. sea salt

Cream butter and sugar.

Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

Stir flour mixture into butter mixture a little at a time until everything is incorporated.

Chill several hours.

Preheat oven 400 F.

Roll dough into logs about the size of your pinky.

Run the tines of a fork through one end to create ridges.

Bake on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for 10-12 minutes.

Cool completely.

Dip one end in melted chocolate and sprinkle with nuts and sea salt.

Allow chocolate to set before serving.

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