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Pistachio Cookies

Chewy Pistachio Cookies with Dark Chocolate Bliss

These Chewy Pistachio Cookies combine rich dark chocolate with nutty pistachios for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Roasted and salted pistachios processed into fine consistency
  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour accurately measured
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder can swap with baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda enhances texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar can combine with granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated white sugar provides sweetness
  • 2 large Egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate (60% cacao) chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt for garnish after baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup of pistachios until fine.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until pale and fluffy.
  6. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the dark chocolate and chopped pistachios.
  8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Sprinkle flaky sea salt after baking for flavor enhancement.

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