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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Gourmet Twist You’ll Love

Delicious Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine rich flavors and gourmet appeal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda a leavening agent
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar can swap for light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar contributes sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional but recommended
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup salted pistachios can use unsalted
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips opt for high-quality
For the Topping
  • to taste flaked sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until incorporated.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underdone.
  8. Remove from oven, reshape if needed, sprinkle with flaked sea salt and cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly and can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen unbaked for up to 3 months.

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