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Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies That Wow Your Taste Buds

Delight in the extraordinary Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies that combine rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup Roasted salted pistachios or unsalted with a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil or melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Salted butter or unsalted with a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup Light brown sugar can use dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure almond extract optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt use sparingly if using salted butter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha powder optional
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chunks can substitute with milk or white chocolate
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Ground pistachios optional
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Pistachio Paste: Pulse pistachios and a splash of olive oil in a food processor until a thick, creamy paste forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream softened salted butter with light brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts, mix well. Incorporate pistachio paste until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, matcha powder, and salt together. Gradually fold into butter mixture and stir in dark chocolate chunks.
  4. Chill Dough: Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart. Sprinkle tops with ground pistachios if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  8. Optional Finish: Sprinkle cooled cookies with flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chilling the dough is crucial for proper texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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