Shape the cigar cookies

• Take small portions of the pistachio paste and roll them into thin cigar shapes.
• Place the cigars on a tray and chill until firm.

Melt the white chocolate

• Melt the white chocolate gently in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
• Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.

Coat the cookies

• Dip each pistachio cigar into the melted white chocolate until fully coated.
• Lift out with a fork and let the excess chocolate drip off.

Garnish and set

• Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the chocolate coating.
• Leave the cookies to set at room temperature or in the fridge.