Description
These salted pistachio and dark chocolate chunk cookies offer a delicious twist on a traditional favorite. The rich, crunchy pistachios combined with the deep, smooth flavor of dark chocolate create a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, these cookies are sure to be a hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Lightly sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If using salted pistachios, reduce or skip the added sea salt to control the saltiness.
For softer cookies, bake them for around 10 minutes and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To make the cookies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
These cookies can be frozen by scooping the dough and freezing individual balls, then storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
