Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies
Delightful cookies combining rich chocolate with nutty pistachios for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 113 g unsalted butter, melted (1 stick / ½ cup / 4oz) Ensure it's melted for proper mixing.
- 195 g plain flour (1 ½ cups / ~7oz) Measured by weight for accuracy.
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (135g / 4.8oz)
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar (50g / 1.8oz)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips (180g / 6.4oz) Rich chocolate flavor.
- ¾ cup shelled roasted pistachios, roughly chopped (110g / ~4oz) Adds crunch.
- to taste sea salt flakes (for finishing) Garnish for flavor contrast.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, white sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture until about 90% combined.
Mixing Dough
- Reserve a handful of chocolate chips and pistachios for later. Mix the remaining chocolate and pistachios into the dough.
- Let the cookie dough rest for about 10 minutes.
Shaping Cookies
- Roll the dough into balls about the size of a ping pong ball. For best results, use a cookie scoop.
- Dip the tops of the dough balls in the reserved chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between them.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Sprinkle sea salt over cookies while they are still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Notes
For an enhanced flavor, allow dough to chill for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them fresh.