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Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies: A Chewy Delight You’ll Love

Discover the irresistible Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a perfect blend of salty nuts and rich chocolate, creating a chewy and delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Essential for tenderness
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
For the Chocolate and Nuts
  • 8 ounces Semisweet or Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar Chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup Lightly Salted Shelled Pistachios Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and egg yolk, whisking until light and glossy, then allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and sea salt in a separate bowl, then gently stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
  6. Fold in the chopped chocolate and pistachios gently to ensure even distribution.
  7. Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spaced at least two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffy and lightly golden around the edges; let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure that your butter is fully melted and measure the flour accurately for the best texture.

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