Description

Indulge in these Pistachio Cookies, a perfect blend of nutty pistachios and rich dark chocolate chunks. These chewy and flavorful cookies are a treat for dessert lovers, ideal for holidays or any baking day.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1/2 cup (70 g) pistachios
1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168 g) salted butter, softened
3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate bars, chopped (60% cacao)
1/2 cup (70 g) pistachios, roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, extra chopped chocolate, and extra chopped pistachios for topping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Grind Pistachios: Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, almost to a nut butter consistency.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and ground pistachios until the mixture is pale and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
Combine Dry and Wet: Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
Add Mix-Ins: Fold in chopped dark chocolate and chopped pistachios using a rubber spatula.
Shape Dough: Scoop dough using a 2-tablespoon capacity cookie scoop. Place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes (10 minutes for chewy, 12 for crispier cookies).
Cool and Top: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chunks, chopped pistachios, and flaky sea salt.

Notes

Texture Tip: Bake for 10 minutes for soft, chewy cookies or 12 minutes for crisp edges.
Pistachio Substitute: Almonds or walnuts can be used for variation.
Decorative Topping: Enhance presentation with additional chocolate and nuts.