Pistachio Thumbprints

Cookies:
1 cup soft butter or margarine
1/3cup powdered sugar
1 egg                                   
1 tsp vanilla
¾ tsp almond extract          
2 cups flour
1 (3.4) pkg. instant pistachio pudding mix
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups finely chopped pecans/or almonds

Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and extracts. Add flour and dry pudding mix. Stir in chips and shape into 1inch balls to roll in nuts. Place on greased cookie sheet and make a thumbprint in center of each cookie. Bake 350 for 10-12 min. cool

Filling:
2Tbsp soft butter or marg.  
1tsp vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar                     
2-3 Tbsp milk

Mix and spoon into center of cooled cookies.