Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 Degree F.Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease and dust with flour. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until blended.

Step 2: Blend in flour to make a smooth dough. Turn out into lightly floured board.Divide in to 8 equal pieces;divide each piece in half.Roll each half into a 12 inch rope;cut each rope in to 2 inch lengths.

Step 3: Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.Remove to wire racks to cool.

Step 4: To give the elegant finish,melt chocolate chips in small bowl over hot water.Stir until smooth.Dip both ends of cookies about 1/2 inch into melted chocolate,then dip the chocolate ends into pistachios.Place on waxed paper;let stand until chocolate is set.