Cherry Pistachio Lemon Cookies

Ingredients

Makes: 2 dozen cookies

1 box lemon cake mix

1 box (4-serving size) instant pistachio pudding mix

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted

1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios 

1 container (4 ounces) candied red cherries, coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, stir together cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, and salt. Beat in eggs and butter until a soft dough forms. Stir in pistachios and cherries. 

Roll dough into 1 1⁄2-inch balls and place on cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges just start to brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes on pan before transferring cookies to a wire rack.