Description
Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are a gourmet twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. They are quick, easy, and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups unbleached all purpose flour (235g)
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (1.5 sticks, room temperature)
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup salted pistachios (94g, crushed and divided, 3 tablespoons reserved for topping)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Flaked sea salt (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of the crushed pistachios and place in a shallow bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until almost combined. Fold in crushed pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheet, placing 2” apart. Roll dough between palms and dip tops in reserved crushed pistachios.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are golden. Reshape cookies immediately after baking if needed. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gourmet Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe