Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios for a unique twist on a classic dessert.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Beat in one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup and level off.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with butterscotch chips if desired.
- 1 cup shelled, roasted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For serving, arrange neatly on a decorative platter. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.