Big Three Cookies

1 cup roasted salted pistachios
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg

• In a food processor, whirl nuts, sugar, and egg to a coarse paste.
• Butter and flour a 12x15-inch baking sheet, plain or nonstick.
• Drop level tablespoons of pistachio mixture about 3 inches apart onto baking sheet.
• Sprinkle lightly with more sugar if desired.
• Bake in 325 degree oven until lightly browned, 14-18 minutes.
• Let cool on pan until firm, about 5 minutes. Slide a thin spatula under cookies to release. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Makes 18 cookies.