1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup sugar

1(3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp almond extract

2 eggs

green food coloring (optional)

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 (10-11 oz) pkg butterscotch chips

1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars, pudding mix and extracts until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips and nuts (batter will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Shape into 1/2″ balls; place 2″ apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yields 25 dozen