Description
These cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with melty chocolate chips in a soft, chewy base, offering a perfectly balanced sweet and salty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Use roasted salted pistachios for more crunch and flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for warm spice.
- Swap some flour for almond flour for deeper nuttiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg